Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following statements defines laparoscopic myomectomy—an alternative to hysterectomy for the treatment of excessive bleeding due to fibroids?

Which of the following statements defines laparoscopic myomectomy—an alternative to hysterectomy for the treatment of excessive bleeding due to fibroids?
a) Removal of fibroids through a laparoscope inserted through a small abdominal incision.
Laparoscopic myomectomy is the removal of fibroids through a laparoscope inserted through a small abdominal incision.
b) Cauterization and shrinking of fibroids using a laser or electrical needles.
Laparoscopic myolysis is the procedure in which a laser or electrial needles are used to cauterize and shrink the fibroid.
c) Coagulation of the fibroids using electrical current.
Laparoscopic cryomyolysis is the procedure in which electric current is used to coagulate the fibroids.
d) Resection of the fibroids using a laser through a hyserscope passed through the cervix.
Hysteroscopic resection of myomas is the procedure in which a laser is used through a hyserscope passed through the cervix; no incision or overnight stay is needed.