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Re: FIBROID TUMORS-Followup Question From Dr. Hill's Response From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Tue, 10 Aug 1999 10:23:27 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: William D. McIntosh, MD: "Re: endometrial ablation" Previous message: Susan: "Hormones for Prolapse and Incontinence" In reply to: Anne: "FIBROID TUMORS-Followup Question From Dr. Hill's Response" Next in thread: D. Ashley Hill, M.D.: "Re: FIBROID TUMORS-Followup Question From Dr. Hill's Response" At Tue, 10 Aug 1999, Anne wrote: > >I was wondering what is the maximum size of fibroid a surgeon would be >comfortable removing during a laparoscopic myomectomy instead of one >performed by laparotomy. Dr. Hill, thanks for your informative >response to the original question. > That would depend on the surgeon. Most surgeons would be hesitant to undertake a myomectomy laparoscopically for a fibroid as big as yours. There are some "cowboys" that might give it a try. Note, I do not mean that term perjoratively, but just as there are those who push the limits of any human endeavour and beyond, so too are there surgeons that go to great lengths to push the boundries of what is surgically possible. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG Clarksville, TN This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider. Next message: William D. McIntosh, MD: "Re: endometrial ablation" Previous message: Susan: "Hormones for Prolapse and Incontinence" In reply to: Anne: "FIBROID TUMORS-Followup Question From Dr. Hill's Response" Next in thread: D. Ashley Hill, M.D.: "Re: FIBROID TUMORS-Followup Question From Dr. Hill's Response"

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