Functional outcomes of myomectomy

Podzolkova N.M.; Korennaya V.V.; Koloda Yu.A.; Kuznetsov R.E.; Ignatchenko O.Yu.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/repro20202603131

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Abstract:

The modern data about the effect of conservative myomectomy on health are discussed. Despite the growing interest in organ-preserving interventions, their functional outcomes remain poorly understood. However, they must determine the appropriateness of using not only as anatomical units, but also as a tool for fulfilling their functional tasks. It is well known that the result will be the exact choice of tactics for treating patients based on the tasks assigned to the doctor.

Keywords:

fibroids

myomectomy

reproduction

endometrial receptivity

ovarian reserve

Authors:

Podzolkova N.M.

Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education

Korennaya V.V.

Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education

Koloda Yu.A.

Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education

Kuznetsov R.E.

Clinical Hospital named after S.P. Botkin Department of Health

Ignatchenko O.Yu.

Clinical Hospital named after S.P. Botkin Department of Health

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06.01.2020

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26.02.2020

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