Patient's question:
Can uterine fibroids larger than 10 cm be removed through laparoscopic surgery? When there is a possibility of fibroid degeneration, what is the most appropriate surgical method to preserve the uterus?Doctor's answer:
Hello, uterine fibroids growing to the size of a fist can compress other organs in the pelvic cavity. Surgical removal can alleviate symptoms, and large fibroids have a higher risk of malignancy compared to small ones. For patients under 40 with fertility requirements and normal reproductive function, timely removal of fibroids can improve fertility and prevent conditions such as red degeneration or secondary infection during future pregnancies. As long as careful surgical techniques are employed, the procedure does not hinder fibroid removal. With the advancement of minimally invasive surgery and improvements in surgical techniques, many fibroids can now be removed laparoscopically or hysteroscopically, significantly reducing trauma to the patient compared to previous methods.