How long does it take to remove a drain after fibroid surgery?

Uterine fibroid surgery in the postoperative period to remove the drain should be based on the amount and color of the drainage fluid, usually need 5-7 days. The drain can be removed when the drainage fluid is clear and transparent and the amount of drainage is less than 20ml. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors formed by proliferation of uterine smooth muscle tissues, commonly seen in women aged 30-50 years old, patients may have symptoms such as increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual period, lower abdominal mass and increased leukorrhea. Uterine fibroids with excessive menstruation causing anemia, large fibroids with obvious pressure symptoms, severe abdominal pain or suspected malignant changes should be treated with surgery. After uterine fibroid surgery, usually need to place the drainage tube, there is no exact time when the drainage tube can be removed, need to observe the nature of the drainage fluid and the drainage flow every day, if the drainage flow gradually decreases, and there is no purulent secretion, the drainage flow is less than 20ml can be considered to remove the drainage tube, usually need to be 5-7 days, it is best to check the pelvic ultrasound before pulling out. How long it will take to remove the drain after uterine fibroid surgery should be decided by a professional physician after comprehensive evaluation.