Patient's question:
My wife has uterine fibroids. In the past, I asked her to have surgery to remove them, but she was reluctant because she feared she would be unable to have children after the surgery. A few weeks ago, I asked my friend who is a doctor. He said that surgery was no longer an option because she would not be able to get pregnant, and pregnancy would also be dangerous. He recommended that my wife undergo minimally invasive surgery! However, I don't quite understand what that means.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. Minimally invasive surgery is the most effective approach 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 inserts a laparoscope. Through a television monitor connected to the laparoscope, the surgeon can clearly and carefully observe the magnified interior of the abdomen. Then, instruments left outside the patient's body are used to perform the treatment.The surgery does not require opening the abdomen, resulting in minimal psychological trauma for the patient. Recovery is rapid, and the patient's immune system is not weakened. Infection is less likely to recur, and the risk of abdominal or pelvic adhesion is significantly reduced. Additionally, the integrity of the female reproductive organs, such as the uterus, is preserved.