Laparoscopic Myomectomy Treatment in India
About Laparoscopic Myomectomy
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive with small incisions, leading to minimal scarring.Preserves the uterus, making it ideal for women who wish to have future pregnancies.Typically results in less post-operative pain and reduced blood loss compared to open surgery.Shorter hospital stay, often just 1-2 days.Faster recovery time, allowing a quicker return to daily activities and work.Lower risk of infection and other complications associated with large abdominal wounds./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic uterine fibroids causing heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia).
- Pelvic pain or pressure, including pain during intercourse (dyspareunia).
- Fibroids causing urinary frequency, constipation, or a feeling of abdominal fullness.
- Fibroids that are suspected of contributing to infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss.
- Rapid growth of a fibroid or fibroids causing significant enlargement of the uterus.
- When a patient desires uterine preservation for future childbearing or personal reasons.
How to prepare
- A comprehensive pre-operative consultation and medical evaluation with the gynaecologist.
- Pre-operative imaging, such as an ultrasound or MRI, to map the size, number, and location of fibroids.
- Blood tests, including a complete blood count (CBC) and tests for blood clotting function.
- Discussion and possible administration of pre-operative medications (e.g., GnRH agonists) to shrink fibroids and reduce bleeding risk.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the surgery as instructed by the surgical team.
- Arranging for assistance at home and time off work for the recovery period.
Risks & possible complications
- Risk of bleeding during or after the procedure, potentially requiring a blood transfusion.
- Infection at the incision sites or within the pelvis.
- Injury to surrounding organs, such as the bladder, intestines, or blood vessels.
- Risk of conversion to an open abdominal procedure (laparotomy) if complications arise.
- Formation of adhesions (scar tissue) inside the abdomen post-surgery.
- Potential for recurrence of new fibroids in the future.
- Rare risks associated with general anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically 1-2 days for monitoring and pain management.
- Patients may experience shoulder tip pain from the gas used during laparoscopy, which resolves in a few days.
- Incision sites must be kept clean and dry; showers are usually permitted after 24-48 hours.
- Pain is managed with prescribed medications; strenuous activity and heavy lifting should be avoided for 2-4 weeks.
- Most women can return to light office work within 1-2 weeks, but full recovery may take 2-4 weeks.
- Follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor healing and discuss pathology results of the removed fibroids.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering laparoscopic myomectomy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for laparoscopic myomectomy in India include Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform laparoscopic myomectomy. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for laparoscopic myomectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Laparoscopic Myomectomy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing laparoscopic myomectomy.
Hyderabad, India
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Arjun Patel, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Arjun Patel, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had always been the stoic provider for his family. For over two years, he watched his wife, Priya, struggle with increasingly debilitating symptoms: crippling pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding that left her anemic and exhausted, and a persistent feeling of abdominal pressure. Their dream of trying for a third child felt distant. After multiple consultations, an ultrasound revealed several large uterine fibroids. Their obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Mehta, recommended a laparoscopic myomectomy. She explained it as a minimally invasive surgery to remove the fibroids while preserving Priya's uterus, offering her the best chance at symptom relief and future fertility. The surgery lasted three hours. For Arjun, the wait was agonizing; his emotional journey was one of helpless worry, fearing for his wife's health and their family's future. Post-surgery, Priya's recovery was smoother than expected, with small incisions and manageable pain. Within weeks, her energy returned, the pain vanished, and her cycles normalized. Arjun's emotional state transformed from anxious observer to relieved and hopeful partner, seeing his wife reclaim her vitality and their shared dream of expanding their family become a tangible possibility again.
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