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Fibroid Tumor Surgery

Fibroid tumors develop in or around the uterus. They are noncancerous and may not cause many symptoms. However, if symptoms of extreme pain and extreme heavy bleeding during the menstrual cycle are persistent, surgery might be the only option.

  1. Surgery Options

    • Myomectomy surgery is the removal of the fibroids. With endometrial ablation surgery, the lining of the uterus is destroyed by electrical energy. Women who want to have children in the future may choose these treatments.

    Other Options

    • For women who do not plan to have children there are two options. A hysterectomy is the partial or total removal of the uterus. A uterine artery embolization surgery shrinks the tumors by cutting off the blood supply.

    Advantages

    • A hysterectomy relieves fibroid tumor symptoms. Myomectomy surgery also relieves symptoms plus maintains fertility. However, endometrial ablation surgery controls bleeding.

    Disadvantages

    • With endometrial ablation surgery, uterine bleeding may occur even after the surgery. Mild fatigue may result from uterine fibroid embolization surgery, too. Fibroid tumors can recur after a myomectomy surgery. Also, a hysterectomy may cause loss of fertility and hormonal changes.

    Warning

    • The surgical risks for myomectomy and hysterectomy include bladder infection, fever or wound infections. In addition, there can be complications which can include hemorrhages and injuries to the urinary tract.

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