Is LAAM NYC the Right Fibroid Treatment for You?

A surgical procedure that is most often suggested to women of childbearing age is a myomectomy. This technique is used to remove fibroids while leaving the uterus intact and helps preserve or improve the woman’s fertility.

If you are considering myomectomy surgery, then you likely have been suffering from one or more of the following fibroid-related symptoms:

Heavy, prolonged or painful menstrual periods with or without clotting
Pelvic pressure and pain, distended and bloated abdomen
Moderate to severe menstrual cramps
Pain during sex and loss of libido
Weak bladder control, frequency in urination due to bladder pressure
Inexplicable weight gain
An enlarged uterus
Anemia (low blood count) that can lead to a lack of energy and fatigue
Lower back pain and pain in the back of the legs
Constipation
Infertility

Women who are offered a myomectomy as a treatment option by their OB/GYN are often instructed to have an open myomectomy procedure. Open myomectomy is an effective fibroid removal procedure, but it requires larger incisions and can cause more complications and longer recovery times than newer, minimally invasive myomectomy surgery techniques.

One of the most advanced minimally invasive myomectomy procedures is LAAM (Laparoscopic Assisted Abdominal Myomectomy).

LAAM procedure uses the best elements of both laparoscopic and open approaches for fibroid removal.

During this procedure your NYC Fibroid Removal Specialist makes two incisions: one 1.5 to 2 inches long at the bikini line and another half inch incision at the belly button. Sometimes one or two additional incisions are made to help the surgeon better visualize and access parts of the pelvis to successfully complete the procedure.

The Benefits of Laparoscopically Assisted Abdominal Myomectomy Procedure

Removes both very large and very small fibroids
Minimally Invasive
Higher fertility rate post-procedure than other types of myomectomies
Significantly less pain and fewer complications
Lower risk of infection and blood loss
Incision scars are small and fade over time
A faster return to normal daily activities (2-4 weeks on average)

Overview of Types of Myomectomies

	LAAM Procedure	Laparoscopic Myomectomy	Robotic Myomectomy	Open Myomectomy
LENGTH OF PROCEDURE	1 – 1.5 hours	Up to 2 hours	Up to 4 hours	Up to 5 hours
HOSPITAL STAY	0 – 1 Days¹	1 Day¹⁴	1 Day^4,11	Up to 3 Days^4,11
RECOVERY TIME	10–14 Days¹	Up to 3 Weeks^7,17	Up to 3 Weeks¹²	Up to 8 Weeks^10,15,16

The doctors at Viva Eve are experts in every possible fibroid treatment (including LAAM myomectomy NYC) and will be happy to discuss all the medically sound options available. Our board-certified fibroid experts will work with you to choose the treatment path that’s best for you and your unique circumstances. Whether you are looking into starting treatment with us, or are simply seeking a second opinion, we invite you to come in for a consultation. You will always be heard at Viva Eve.