Uterine fibroid surgery may leave scars in the lower abdomen. Uterine fibroid surgery can be performed laparoscopically, hysteroscopically, etc., or can be treated openly.
Uterine fibroids is a relatively common benign gynecological tumors, patients may have increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual period, leukorrhea and other manifestations, for patients without symptoms generally do not need treatment, it is recommended to observe and follow up, the symptoms of patients with less severe can be prescribed to choose medication such as mifepristone.
If anemia is caused by excessive menstruation, severe abdominal pain, pain during sexual intercourse, frequent urination, urgency and constipation due to the large size of the fibroid compressing the bladder and rectum, surgical treatment is recommended.
Fibroidectomy can be chosen for young female patients who wish to retain their reproductive function, and myomectomy can be chosen to remove the uterus together for patients who have no reproductive function or are suspected of malignant changes. The scars are relatively small if the surgery is performed laparoscopically, and relatively large if the surgery is performed openly.
Prompt medical treatment is recommended for uterine fibroids.