Uterine myoma is one of the most common female tumors. It occurs in the uterine muscle and is mostly benign.
If the size of the uterine fibroid is small and there are no symptoms, it can disappear naturally without active treatment through observation and follow-up management for a certain period of time. However, if not, treatment is necessary as it can affect the reproductive system, such as menstrual cramps, irregular menstruation, and uterine bleeding.
Cheongdam Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic Minwoo Kim[사진]According to uterine leiomyoma treatment, it is largely divided into non-surgical treatment and surgical treatment, and explains the types of treatment and their pros and cons as follows.
Non-surgical treatments include medications or hormone therapy. These therapies are effective in reducing the size of uterine fibroids and reducing bleeding, but are insufficient to completely eliminate symptoms. In addition, if the drug administration is stopped, the tumor may grow again, so continuous observation is necessary.
Surgery is performed when uterine fibroids are large or symptoms are severe. Surgical therapies include open surgery, HIFU, and robotic surgery. Open surgery is a method to completely remove the uterus, but recently, with the development of many microsurgeries, it is possible to preserve the uterus.
One of them, HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound), destroys uterine fibroid cells by heating them with ultrasonic energy. Since it is a non-invasive treatment, unlike surgery, there are few side effects such as wounds or bleeding, and you can go about your daily life immediately after treatment.
However, treatment results may vary depending on the size or location of the lesion, and additional treatment may be required. This is why it is necessary to consult an obstetrician and gynecologist and precisely diagnose the area to be treated during HIFU treatment.
In recent years, robotic surgery has emerged to provide more advantages. Robotic surgery has a small incision, high precision, and low possibility of complications such as bleeding or tissue damage during surgery.
A small incision is made around the belly button, not the abdomen or legs, and treated using a robotic surgical tool. In particular, it is a method that can be operated regardless of the size and location of uterine fibroids and can improve the quality of life of patients with less pain and a shorter recovery period.
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