[Laparoscopic-assisted myomectomy--surgical technique and indications].
OBJECTIVE
To analyze perioperative outcomes of laparoscopically assisted myomectomy.


METHODS
Pilot study.


METHODS
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Endoscopic Training Centre, Hospital Kladno, Czech Republic.


METHODS
Eight consecutive women with fibromyoma were treated by laparoscopic assisted myomectomy. Laparoscopic surgery was performed based on size of fibromyoma over 6 cm.


RESULTS
The application of the operative technique of laparoscopically assisted myomectomy was effective in all out exception. In the studied group the mean operative time and the mean of weight of the specimen were 76 min (range 50-90) and 151.7 g (range 45-220), respectively. In one patient the relaparoscopy for bleeding was necessary.


CONCLUSIONS
Laparoscopic assisted surgery is feasible in women with fibromyoma and may also be considered for myomectomy.
Holub
Z
Z
Gynekologicko-porodnické oddĕlení, Endoskopické výukové centrum, Nemocnice Kladno.
Vorácek
J
J
Lukác
J
J
Kliment
L
L
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*