Uterine myomectomy

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Uterine myomectomy
A laparoscopic myomectomy: The uterus has been incised and the myoma is held and about to be shelled out.
Other names	Fibroidectomy
ICD-9-CM	68.29
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Myomectomy, sometimes also called fibroidectomy, refers to the surgical removal of uterine leiomyomas, also known as fibroids. In contrast to a hysterectomy, the uterus remains preserved and the woman retains her reproductive potential. It still may impact hormonal regulation and the menstrual cycle.^[1]