Laparoscopic Myomectomy: Recovery Time, Complications and Surgery Cost

Laparoscopic Myomectomy Procedure

• It is the surgical process of removing the fibroids from the uterine muscle through the special probing apparatus called laparoscope.
• Removal of fibroids ensures the health of the uterus for reproductive purposes.
• Patients benefit from a shorter hospital stay if they opt for a laparoscopic surgery.
• It is ideal for removal of fibroids that are attached to the uterus’ outer lining through a stalk.
• Incisions as small as a keyhole are made on the abdomen rather than a large cut that would leave a permanent scar.
• It is potentially safe and patients can still become pregnant if the uterus has been carefully preserved.

Laparoscopic Myomectomy Recovery

• While staying in the hospital only takes a day or two, full recovery at home entails 2 to 4 weeks.
• After surgery, the patient may experience bleeding. Thus, using sanitary pads can lessen the discomfort.
• Driving, climbing up the stairs and strenuous exercises should be avoided during recovery.
• Walking slowly can help prevent blood clotting.

Complications, Cost of Laparoscopic Myomectomy Surgery

• Notify the doctor immediately at the onset of post-operative complications such as chills, fever, swelling, discharge from the stitches, muscle pain, excessive vaginal bleeding or frequent urination.
• Headaches and a general feeling of sluggishness
• Undue damage to the surrounding organs such as fallopian tubes, bowel tract or ureter.
• Laparoscopic Myomectomy are found to cost less than the traditional abdominal surgery.
• The total amount of fees for an operation is dependent on the area or hospital’s location.