Table of contents : Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Foreword Preface List of Editors List of Contributors Chapter 1: Counseling and Consent Challenges in a Woman with Fibroid Uterus Introduction Asymptomatic Fibroids and Not Planning Pregnancy Observation or Intervention? Asymptomatic Fibroids and Planning Pregnancy Pregnancy with Fibroids Women with Submucosal Fibroids Fibroids in Perimenopausal Age and Beyond Consent Before Myomectomy Consent Before Hysterectomy for Fibroid Uterus Laparoscopy/Laparotomy Risk of Sarcoma or Malignancy During Myomectomy/Hysterectomy References Chapter 2: Preoperative Ultrasound Imaging in Fibroid Uterus Introduction Settings on the Machine Typical Features of Fibroids ON ULTRASOUND Classification of Fibroids Ultrasound Modalities to Map the Fibroids 2D Transvaginal and Transabdominal Ultrasound 3D Ultrasonography Role of MRI in Fibroid Mapping Other Methods of Mapping Fibroids Elastography Sonohysterography Steps for Fibroid Mapping Vaginal Entry Evaluating the Uterus Location of Each Fibroid in the Uterus Position of the Fibroid How to Measure Fibroids on Ultrasound Scan Echogenicity Relationship of the Fibroid to the Endometrium Endomyometrial Junction Vascularity of the Fibroids Reporting in a Case of Fibroid Uterus Conclusion References Chapter 3: MRI before Myomectomy: How Can It Help You? Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanners and Hardware MRI Pulse Sequences Sequences in MRI Planes of Imaging Descriptive Terminology Appearance of Various Tissues in Different Sequences Diffusion-Weighted Imaging MRI Technique Patient Preparation MRI Protocol Planning for Axial and Coronal Sections for the Body and Cervix of the Uterus Normal Uterine Anatomy on MRI CBA MRI for Fibroids International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Classification of Myomas Advantages of Using MRI Differentiating Fibroid from Adenomyosis Direct Signs of Adenomyosis on MRI Indirect Signs of Adenomyosis on MRI Diagnosing Leiomyosarcoma or Possible Sarcomatous Transformation of a Fibroid Differentiate a Subserosal Fibroid from an Ovarian Tumor References Chapter 4: Fibroid and Infertility: When to Suggest Myomectomy? Introduction Etiopathogenesis Clinical Presentation Impact of Fibroids on Fertility Mechanisms of Infertility in Fibroids Physical Factors Effect on Uterine Peristalsis Molecular Impact Genetic Alterations Impact of Fibroids on Reproductive Outcome Submucosal Fibroids Intramural Fibroids Subserosal Fibroids Management of Women with Fibroids and Infertility Fibroid Evaluation Pelvic Examination Imaging of Fibroids Conclusion References Chapter 5: Surgical Treatment of Fibroids Introduction Microscopic Facts and Fibroid Viability Costs of Fibroids Reasons for Hysterectomies in Patients with Fibroids Review of All Uterine-Preserving Treatment Possibilities for Fibroids Expectant Management Medical Therapy Alternative Treatment Methods Uterine-Preserving Surgical Treatment of Fibroids Counseling and Informed Consent Myomectomy Hysteroscopic Myomectomy Laparoscopic Myomectomy Abdominal Myomectomy Robotic Myomectomy Hysterectomy as Treatment for Myomas Should Ovaries or Fallopian Tubes (or Both) Be Removed or Left in Place at Hysterectomy? Ovaries Fallopian Tubes Conclusion References Chapter 6: Reducing Intraoperative Blood Loss in Myomectomy: Better to Prepare and Prevent than Repair and Repent Introduction Classification System Approaches to Reduce Blood Loss Preoperative Approaches Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analogues Ulipristal Acetate Intraoperative APPROACHES Misoprostol Oxytocin Vasopressin Bupivacaine and Epinephrine Antifibrinolytics Gelatin–Thrombin Matrix Intraoperative Uterine Artery Occlusion Hysteroscopic Myomectomy Laparoscopic Myomectomy References Chapter 7: Hysteroscopic Myomectomy: Resection Techniques and Safety Surgical Techniques for Hysteroscopic Myomectomy Resectoscopy Morcellation or Tissue Removal System Enucleation Hysteroscopic Myolysis Myoma G0 (Sessile or Pedunculated) Myoma G1 or G2 Resectoscopy with Monopolar Energy Resectoscopy with Bipolar Energy “Cold Loop” Vaporization Morcellator or TRS Laser References Chapter 8: Laparoscopic-Assisted Myomectomy Introduction When to Choose a Patient for Laparoscopic-Assisted Myomectomy Laparoscopic-Assisted Myomectomy Our Technique Discussion Advantages of this Approach References Chapter 9: Robot-Assisted Myomectomy Introduction Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Myomectomy Key Surgical Steps Morcellation/Tissue Extraction Conclusion References Chapter 10: Robotic Myomectomy: Tips and Tricks Patient and Trocar Positioning Surgical Technique References Chapter 11: Cervical Fibroids: Techniques for Myomectomy and Hysterectomy Introduction Diagnosis Preoperative Preparations Surgical Approach Surgical Technique Removal of Myoma Defect Closure Prevention of Adhesion Formation Hysterectomy Anticipated Complications and Management Excessive Blood Loss Role of Vasopressin in Myomectomy Laparoscopic Uterine Artery Ligation Temporarily Blocking Methods Ureteric Injury Postoperative Points to Remember References Chapter 12: Broad Ligament Fibroids: Techniques for Myomectomy and Hysterectomy Introduction Diagnosis Preoperative Preparations Surgical Approach Surgical Technique Backyard Theory Removal of Fibroids Anticipated Complications Concealed Hematoma Formation Ureteric Injury Role of Vasopressin in Myomectomy Postoperative Points to Remember References Chapter 13: Breach of the Endometrial Cavity during Myomectomy and Its Implications for Subsequent Fertility Introduction Uterine Fibroid and Infertility Submucous Myoma Intramural Myoma Nonspecific Myoma Indications for Preconception Myomectomy How to Avoid A BREACH IN Endometrial Cavity? How to Repair an Endometrial Cavity The Complication of Breach of Endometrial Cavity during Myomectomy Intrauterine Adhesion and Infertility Conclusion References Chapter 14: Predictors of Uterine Rupture and Recurrence after Myomectomy Introduction Uterine Rupture Obstetrical Aspects Surgical Aspects Recurrence Commonly Proposed Potential Risk Factors Other Factors to Be Considered Conclusion References Chapter 15: Secondary Hemorrhage after Myomectomy Secondary Hemorrhage Following Myomectomy Management of Secondary Hemorrhage Conclusion References Chapter 16: Laparoscopic Surgery for Fibroid Uterus: When to Convert to Laparotomy Introduction So How Do We Define Conversion from Laparoscopic Approach to Laparotomy? Why Worry about Conversion and When Is that Decision Made? Reasons for Conversion Conclusion References Chapter 17: Cesarean Section in the Setting of Fibroid Uterus and Cesarean Myomectomy Introduction Epidemiology and Symptoms of Fibroids Treatment of Fibroids Myomectomy during Cesarean Section: A Historical Overview Cesarean Myomectomy Techniques of Cesarean Section with Myomectomy Risks of Cesarean Myomectomy Surgical Technique of Intracapsular Myomectomy during Cesarean Section Conclusion References Chapter 18: Adenomyomectomy Indications Investigations Two-Dimensional Ultrasonography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Surgical Treatment for Adenomyosis Partial Reduction Surgeries Wedge Resection of the Uterine Wall Transverse H-Incision of the Uterine Wall Complete Adenomyosis Excision Triple-Flap Method Asymmetric Dissection Method Laparoscopic Approach to Adenomyosis Postoperative Pregnancy Outcomes Uterine Rupture Risk Factors Causing Uterine Ruptures Contraception Period BEFORE PLANNING Pregnancy AFTER ADENOMYOMECTOMY Laparotomy versus Laparoscopic Surgery Challenges Faced with Adenomyomectomy and Modifications Diagnosis Extent of Removal Technical Difficulties Associated Complications Preoperative Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists Vasopressin Defect Closure Laparoscopic Uterine Artery Occlusion or Ligation Timing of Surgery Adhesions Combined Surgical Medical Treatment Robotic Adenomyomectomy Follow-up Conclusion References Chapter 19: Morcellation Techniques for Fibroid Uterus Introduction Era of Morcellators Variations and Areas of Concern in Morcellation of Fibroids The Phase Beyond the Morcellation Controversy Total Health-Care Technique of Contained Visual in-Bag Morcellation of Fibroids - Uterus Surgical Steps of Contained Bag Morcellation Results Discussion Conclusion References Chapter 20: Parasitic Fibroids Introduction Pathogenesis Location Treatment Conclusion References Chapter 21: Laparoscopic Hysterectomy in the Setting of Large Fibroids Prerequisites for a Smooth Surgery Patient Position Port Placement Methods to Reduce Intraoperative Blood Loss Preoperative Methods Perioperative Methods Intraoperative Uterine Manipulation Vaginal Uterine Manipulator Myoma Screw as Manipulator Specimen Retrieval Vaginal Morcellation Bisection Myomectomy Laparoscopic Morcellation Minilaparotomy Points to Remember References Chapter 22: Robotic Hysterectomy in Fibroid Uterus Indications for Surgical Therapy of Uterine Fibroids Treatment of Fibroid in Women Contemplating Pregnancy [15] Surgical Procedure Robotic Hysterectomy Complications Complication Rates in Robotic versus Laparoscopic Approach [20] Robotic VERSUS Laparoscopic Approach Conclusion References Index