noun
- Plural of myomectomy; surgical procedures in which fibroids (benign tumors) are removed from the uterus while preserving the uterus itself.
Usage: Medical/surgical term; Also called fibroid removal surgery
Examples
- The surgeon performed several myomectomies to treat the patient's multiple uterine fibroids.
- Myomectomies are often preferred by women who wish to preserve their fertility.
- The hospital recorded an increase in myomectomies over the past year.
- Recovery time after myomectomies varies depending on the surgical approach used.
- Patients considering myomectomies should discuss risks and benefits with their gynecologist.