What Is Myoma Coagulation?
Myoma coagulation, sometimes called myolysis, is a fairly new surgical procedure developed to shrink fibroids without removing them. The procedure is performed through the laparoscope and uses an electrical needle that is passed directly into the fibroid. When the instrument is activated, it delivers high-temperature energy to the tissue and destroys both the fibroid tissue and the blood vessels feeding it. The procedure takes less time than either abdominal or laparoscopic myomectomy because no tissue needs to be removed and no suturing of the uterus is necessary. At the present time, myoma coagulation is not being recommended for women who wish to have children. Two potential problems exist. First, some women have been found to have formed scar tissue around the uterus after myoma coagulation, and this might impair future fertility. Second, the strength of the uterine wall following myoma coagulation is not known. Because of the potential risk of the uterus tearing during labor, we a
