WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2003: Re: 16 week uterine fibroids/LSH possible?

Re: 16 week uterine fibroids/LSH possible?

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 May 2003 15:40:19 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 22 May 2003, Jen wrote: >
>I have diagnosed with a 15.5x10x8.5cm fibroid uterus with multiple
>subserous and intramural fibroids. Is it possible to have this size of
>fibroid uterus removed laparoscopically with a LSH? I did see Dr. Glenn
>Bradley's article "The Pain-Less" Hysterectomy in which he states that
>large fibroids are not contra-indicated and that gives me hope. Could
>anyone who has had a LSH for this size of fibroids or any professionals
>who could address the issue of size limitations for LSH please respond?
>Thank you, Jen

You need an expert laparoscopist to do it in a combined approach.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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