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Re: 16 week uterine fibroids/LSH possible?From: Anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 28 May 2003 08:47:18 -0500 (CDT)
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 Jen, I recently had a lap assisted vagnial hysterectomy,salpingo-oopherectomy (he took it all!!) with 240 gm uterus (typically around 70 to 80 gms). According to pathology, he had to cut it in six pieces because of the size. He stated I did loose more blood than he had anticipated because of this but it did not cause any complications at all. I went home the following day and was back to work in a little less than four weeks. The recovery was very smooth and I feel SOOOOOOO much better! Hope this helps and best of luck to you!!
-- KO,RN
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