A member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Francisco Garcini, MD, is an attending physician at Partners in Obstetrics and Women’s Health in New Lenox, Illinois. Focusing much of his practice on minimally invasive surgeries, Dr. Francisco Garcini offers a range of advanced robotic and laparoscopic procedures, including myomectomy for uterine fibroids.
Myomectomy is a procedure that removes fibroids, which are benign growths in the uterus. Also called leiomyomas, these tumors typically occur during childbearing years and can cause infertility, heavy menstrual bleeding, and pelvic pressure. During a myomectomy procedure, the physician excises the fibroids and reconstructs the uterus. Patients often undergo the surgery not only to relieve pain and heavy periods but also to increase their chances of getting pregnant. The size, location, and number of fibroids determine which method of surgery is used. A laparotomy is an open surgical procedure that may be necessary if numerous or large fibroids are present. In cases of smaller or fewer fibroids, a laparoscopic myomectomy is the preferred procedure. This surgery requires a few small incisions in the abdominal wall. A small tube with a camera is inserted into one incision, and the surgeon performs the procedure by inserting precision instruments into the other incisions. Alternatively, the surgeon may perform a robotic myomectomy, which is the same as a laparoscopic procedure except the instruments are controlled remotely. Both the laparoscopic and robotic myomectomies cause less pain and bleeding than the open surgery, allowing patients to heal and return to normal activities faster.
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