Uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids

Symptoms: 50 year old lady who had two vaginal deliveries was referred with heavy vaginal bleeding causing tiredness and affecting her quality of life.

Diagnosis: Pelvic ultrasound showed 4 centimetre fibroids inside the womb (uterus).

Procedure: Minimally invasive procedure was performed under general anaesthetic using a small device called Myosure to remove the fibroid from within the womb saving the patient from a more invasive procedure hysterectomy.

Outcome: The procedure took only half an hour and her fibroids were removed completely. The patients went home the same day with excellent recovery.

Image shows the fibroids at the top of the uterus Image shows fibroids removed completely