Patient's question:
I have had uterine fibroids for over a year. At first, there were no obvious symptoms, so I didn't pay much attention and didn't have a thorough check-up at the hospital. Later, when I felt pain, I had a thorough check-up and found out it was uterine fibroids. The doctor recommended minimally invasive treatment, which is the best method now.Doctor's answer:
Minimally invasive techniques applied in gynecological uterine fibroid surgery represent another major advancement in medicine. Currently, they are widely used in developed countries and have become the preferred surgical method for treating uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are the most common benign gynecological tumor in female reproductive organs. They are more prevalent in women aged 30-50, with the highest incidence rate occurring between 40-50 years old, accounting for 51.2%-60%. It is estimated that approximately 20%-25% of women aged 35-50 suffer from uterine fibroids. The treatment of uterine fibroids should be comprehensively considered based on factors such as the patient's age, symptoms, the size of the fibroids, fertility status, and overall health condition before making a decision. Minimally invasive surgery is currently the most effective method for treating uterine fibroids. The surgeon makes three small incisions, each about 5 millimeters in size, in hidden areas of the patient's abdomen and then inserts a laparoscope.