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Laparoscopic Myomectomy: Best Practices

Handbook of Gynecology

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Leiomyomas are common pelvic tumors that can cause abnormal uterine bleeding, bulk-related symptoms, and possible effects on fertility and pregnancy. Myomectomy is a surgical treatment option for women who desire uterine preservation. A laparoscopic approach provides the benefits of minimally invasive surgery while achieving similar outcomes to those of open myomectomy. Appropriate patient selection, thorough patient counseling, careful preoperative preparation, and proper surgical technique are paramount to the success and safety of this procedure.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA

    Brianne D. Romeroso & William H. Parker

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    Donna Shoupe

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Romeroso, B.D., Parker, W.H. (2016). Laparoscopic Myomectomy: Best Practices. In: Shoupe, D. (eds) Handbook of Gynecology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17002-2_82-1

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