Oncology Patient Education Myomectomy Vaginal Fibroid Removal
www.PreOp.com PreOp® Oncology Surgery Video ©2010 MedSelfEd, Inc. Your gynecologist has recommended that you undergo surgery to remove vaginal fibroids. But what does that actually mean? The uterus is part of a woman's reproductive system - it's the organ that contains and protects a growing fetus during pregnancy. Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow from the inner or outer wall of the uterus. They are quite common - as many as 20% of women over 30 will develop fibroids sometime during their lifetimes. In most cases fibroids do not cause any discomfort and are never detected. Occasionally, however, fibroid tumors can cause problems. Complications from fibroid growth can include * Pressure on the urinary system. * Pressure on the intestines. * Interference with the reproductive system * Or infection. Because these tumors can grow to be very large, surgery is usually recommended in order to restore health and to protect the uterus. PreOp® Oncology Surgery Video ©2010 MedSelfEd, Inc.www.PreOp.com PreOp® Oncology Surgery Video ©2010 MedSelfEd, Inc. Now it's time to talk about the actual procedure your doctor has recommended for you. On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. You may receive a sedative by mouth... and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table. To perform this procedure, your doctor will need unobstructed access to your uterus, so your feet will be raised, separated and placed ...
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