Patient's question:
Female, 47 years old, her mother often experiences lower abdominal fullness and lower back pain, but she doesn't know what's wrong. Later, she heard from a friend that it might be uterine fibroids. She wants to know how to check and treat uterine fibroids.Doctor's answer:
If it were done in the traditional way, it would involve an open surgery for removal, resulting in a larger incision and slower recovery. Currently, medical technology has advanced to the point where laparoscopic surgery can be performed. It features smaller incisions, less patient pain, and a faster recovery. It is particularly beneficial for women who have not borne children. The day after surgery, patients can resume a semi-liquid diet and get out of bed to move around. Generally, they can be discharged from the hospital within 3 days post-surgery and can return to normal life within a week.