Dr. Sunil Garg

Uterine Myomas

When a benign (not recurring or progressive) tumor grows in the muscles of the uterus, it is known as uterine Myoma. These tumors can grow very large, sometimes growing as large as a melon. The typical Myoma, however, is around the size of an egg. When the Myoma penetrates the entire wall of the uterus, it is referred to as uterus myomatosus. In certain very rare cases (less than 1/2 of 1% of the time) the tumors can become malignant. When this happens, it is known as sarcoma. 

 Laparoscopic-assisted myomectomy is as effective as myomectomy by laparotomy, but it is associated with a smaller abdominal incision and shorter hospital stay.