Patient's question:
In the past few months, I've noticed some abnormalities in my discharge—increased amount of discharge, irregular periods, and continuously increasing menstrual flow. Sometimes, I also feel pain in my lower abdomen. My husband took me to the hospital, and the doctor said I have cervical fibroids. How is laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids performed?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive system. Recommendation: Seek treatment from a specialist doctor at a local public hospital. Minimally invasive surgery is currently the most effective way to treat uterine fibroids. The doctor makes three small incisions, each about 5 millimeters in size, in a hidden area of the patient's abdomen and then inserts a laparoscope. Through the television monitor connected to the laparoscope, the doctor can clearly and carefully observe the magnified condition inside the abdomen. The treatment is then performed using instruments left outside the patient's body.