The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
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J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc · Aug 1998
Case ReportsRetained myoma after laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy with morcellation.
Laparoscopic myomectomy and, more recently, laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy are practical alternatives to traditional surgical management of uterine fibroids. With the advent of mechanical morcellation these procedures are now much more feasible. ⋯ Although retention of fibroids after operative laparoscopy has been reported, it has not been associated with complications. Technical alternatives at the time of operative laparoscopy involving morcellation should be considered to prevent this event.