Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Heena Chawla
M.B.B.S , MD (Obs & Gynae)
Consultant – Gynaec Laparoscopic and Cancer Surgeon at Motherhood Chaitanya Hospital
Fibroids are growths that can happen in or on the uterus that are not cancerous. A lot of women have them, and they are very common. They don’t usually hurt, but they can be very painful, like heavy bleeding or pelvic pain, and they can even affect your ability to get pregnant. It can be hard to know what to do, but laparoscopic fibroid removal, also known as myomectomy, is a caring and less invasive surgery for women who want to keep their uterus and their hopes of getting pregnant again. Patients need to know everything about this procedure, such as how much it costs, how long it takes to recover, and what are the success rates, so they can give accurate information, improve the patient experience, and make it easier for women to get the best gynaecological care.
What is a laparoscopic myomectomy?
Laparoscopic myomectomy is a careful surgery that removes uterine fibroids while keeping the uterus as safe as possible. Laparoscopic surgery makes a lot of small cuts in the abdomen, some of which are even smaller than a buttonhole. On the other hand, open myomectomy makes a bigger cut. A laparoscope, which is a thin tube with a camera and small tools, is carefully pushed through these small cuts. After that, the surgeon can see the fibroids on a screen and cut them apart very precisely, which causes less damage to the tissues around them.
The Benefits of Laparoscopic Myomectomy:
One of the Smaller cuts mean smaller scars that might not be as easy to see.
Less Pain: After surgery, most patients feel less pain than they do after open surgery.
Faster Recovery: Usually, you can go home from the hospital sooner and get back to your normal life sooner.
Less Risk of Infection: Smaller cuts make it less likely that you will get an infection.
Keeping Your Future Safe: For many women, the most important thing about this surgery is that it lets them keep their uterus, which is very important for those who want to get pregnant again in the future.
How Much Does It Cost to Get Rid of Fibroids with Laparoscopy?
The price of laparoscopic myomectomy can change depending on a number of things. Doctors and nurses should talk about these things openly with their patients so that they feel more comfortable and know what to expect.
- Where you are: Prices can vary based on where you live, the city, and even the hospital or surgical centre where you get care.
- The surgeon’s level of experience: The amount you pay your surgeon will depend on how much experience and specialised skill they have.
- Anaesthesia Care: The type of anaesthesia used and how long the procedure will take will also affect the cost.
- Facility Fees: This includes the careful care given in the operating room, the use of special equipment, the dedicated nursing care, and other important hospital resources.
- Your Care Journey: This includes your first visits, any tests you need (like an MRI or ultrasound to find your fibroids), and the follow-up visits where you will be cared for.
- Insurance Coverage: Most health insurance plans cover myomectomy as a medically necessary procedure. Most of the time, your care team can help you with this.
- How hard your case is: The surgery may take longer and cost more depending on the size, number, and location of the fibroids.
Your Healing Journey: How to Get Better After a Laparoscopic Myomectomy
One of the best things about laparoscopic myomectomy is that it takes less time to heal and is less painful than other kinds of surgery.
- Hospital Stay: You should only have to stay in the hospital for one to two days, depending on the type of surgery you have and how you feel.
- The First Few Days You Are Home:
Taking care of comfort: Oral pain medicine can usually help with mild to moderate pain and other aches and pains
Gentle Movement: Don’t lift heavy things or work too hard. Walking slowly is a great way to get your blood flowing.
Food: It’s normal to slowly go back to the foods you like to eat.
- Weeks 1–2: Most women are ready to go back to light daily work, like office work that isn’t too hard on their bodies.
Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, and sex for about 4 to 6 weeks to give your body time to heal completely from the inside out.
- Fully Embracing Wellness: Your outside cuts will heal much faster than your inside ones, which can take 6 to 8 weeks to fully heal.
After two to four weeks, most people notice that they feel much better and have a lot more energy.
The Promise of Healing: How Well Laparoscopic Myomectomy Works
Laparoscopic myomectomy often works very well to help people get pregnant and ease their symptoms: success rates are promising!
01. Accepting Relief from Symptoms:
Comfort and Flow: Most women notice a big difference or a complete end to symptoms that are hard to deal with, like heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure, and pain.
Fibroids can come back: The surgery gets rid of the fibroids that are already there, but new ones can grow over time. Your doctor can tell you how likely this is to happen, but in general, this rate is lower than for other methods that don’t involve surgery.
02. Cherishing fertility goals:
Laparoscopic myomectomy is usually the best choice for women whose fibroids are thought to be making it hard for them to get pregnant or causing them to lose multiple pregnancies.
Most studies show that myomectomy makes it more likely that you will get pregnant, especially if the fibroids are inside the uterus.
A gentle reminder: The skill of your surgeon and how well they take care of you are very important for keeping your uterus safe and making it more likely that you will be able to get pregnant in the future.
Laparoscopic fibroid removal is a way for many women who have to deal with uterine fibroids to get deep relief and new hope. It shows how far minimally invasive surgery has come, allowing for a quicker, gentler recovery while still keeping a woman’s reproductive health at its core. If you want to be a leader in women’s health care, you need to understand and accept this loving procedure. It gives women medical care, a chance to feel better, and the wonderful chance to become a mother. We can help women get their health back and look forward to a future without the burden of fibroid symptoms by using the most up-to-date surgical methods and actually caring for patients.
FAQs:
You can book an appointment to visit Dr. Heena Chawla through the Motherhood Chaitanya Hospital website or you can call on 0172-5088088 or email at writetous@motherhoodindia.com
Laparoscopic myomectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that removes uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus, using small incisions and a camera-guided tool called a laparoscope.
Yes, it is generally considered safe and has fewer complications, less pain, and quicker recovery than open surgery when performed by an experienced surgeon.
Costs can vary based on location, hospital fees, surgeon expertise, type of anaesthesia, diagnostic tests, and insurance coverage. It’s best to consult your care team for an estimate.
Yes, while the surgery removes existing fibroids, it does not prevent new ones from developing. Regular follow-up is essential.
Many women successfully conceive naturally after laparoscopic myomectomy. However, this depends on individual health and the nature of the fibroids removed.
It offers smaller incisions, less pain, faster healing, lower infection risk, and excellent outcomes for preserving fertility and uterine health.
At Motherhood Chaitanya Hospital, highly skilled doctors like Dr. Heena Chawla specialize in laparoscopic fibroid removal, offering expert care tailored to women’s reproductive health.
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