| There are a number of treatment options for uterine fibroids. In the past, the most common treatment was a hysterectomy. Today, there are many less drastic treatment alternatives to hysterectomy, and women can chose the treatment most suitable for them. When looking at the options available, there are a few factors to consider:
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| Procedure | What is it? |
| MR guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery | This is a non-invasive, outpatient procedure for treating uterine fibroids while keeping the uterus intact. This procedure includes:
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| Hysterectomy | Surgical removal of the uterus. Due to its invasive nature, this procedure requires some time for recovery:
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| Abdominal Myomectomy | Removal of one or more of the myomas by an incision made in the abdomen to reach the uterus. The uterus remains intact. Recovery is usually:
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| Laparoscopic Myomectomy | Removal of fibroids through laparoscopy using 2-3 half-inch incisions. This procedure only works on small fibroids. Uterus remains intact. Recovery:
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| Hysteroscopic Myomectomy | Removal of uterine fibroids by inserting a hysteroscope through the vagina and the cervix into the uterus. Uterus remains intact. Recovery:
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| Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Myomectomy (LAVM) | LAVM combines laparoscopic myomectomy with a vaginal incision for fibroid removal. Recovery:
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| Laparoscopic Myomectomy with Mini-Laparotomy | Laparoscopic Myomectomy with Mini-Laparotomy allows for the removal of slightly larger myomas than what the laparoscope alone can handle and generally includes a relatively small incision of 3 inches or less in the abdomen. Recovery:
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| Robot-Assisted Myomectomy or Robotic Myomectomy | A minimally invasive procedure that uses laparoscopic myomectomy through small: "keywhole" incisions and reduces patient's recovery time.
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| Laser Treatment for Uterine Fibroids | Combines MR imaging, or Laparoscopic myolisis with lasers to cut off blood supply to the fibroids.
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| Uterine Artery Embolization | The uterine artery is injected with polyvinyl alcohol beads, with a catheter, which block the flow of blood to the fibroids and cause necrosis.
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| Alternative Treatments | Non-invasive treatment options for uterine fibroids such as hormone therapy, oral therapies, herbal treatments, homeopathic & holistic treatments |
| Watchful Waiting | No treatment. Monitoring for any progression of symptoms. |








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