New Strategies for Treating Myomas. Issue 3 (1996)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wood, Carl; Maher, Peter
• Is Part Of: Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Volume 2:Issue 3(1996)
• Page Start: 129
• Page End: 134
• Publication Date: 1996
• Subjects: Endoscopy -- Periodicals; Endoscopie; Endoscopy; Endoscopy -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.07545
• DOI: 10.1155/DTE.2.129
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1070-3608

Abstract

Abstract : Laparoscopic minilaparotomy in 6 patients using the Maher abdominal elevator facilitated both quicker enucleation and morcellation of the myoma and suture of the myoma cavity. Myoma reduction in 12 patients by electrosurgery resulted in a 60% reduction in myoma diameter with failure in 2 patients. This technique may avoid myomectomy and be particularly useful in patients with infertility or near menopause.