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Non-invasive outpatient treatment to reduce the size of the fibroids. |
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Surgical removal of the uterus. Expect
a hospital stay and a recovery period. |
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Removal of one or more of the fibroids with open abdominal surgery. |
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One or more of the fibroids are removed using laparoscopic or endoscopic techniques. |
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LAVM combines laparoscopic myomectomy with a vaginal incision for fibroid removal. |
| Laparoscopic Myomectomy with Mini-Laparotomy |
Laparoscopic Myomectomy with Mini-Laparotomy allows for the removal of slightly larger fibroids than what the laparoscope alone can handle and generally includes a relatively small incision of 3 inches or less in the abdomen. |
| Robot-Assisted Myomectomy or Robotic Myomectomy |
A minimally invasive procedure that uses laparoscopic myomectomy through small: "keywhole" incisions and reduces patient's recovery time. |
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Hormone therapy |
GnRH drug treatment causes fibroid shrinkage. |
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The uterine artery is injected with polyvinyl alcohol beads, with a catheter, which block the flow of blood to the fibroids and cause necrosis. |
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Watchful waiting |
No treatment. Monitoring for any progression of symptoms. |
