Etymed
myomectomy
Definition
surgical removal of a fibroid tumor from the uterus
Clinical context
A 32-year-old woman presents with heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain. Pelvic ultrasound reveals multiple uterine fibroids. She expresses desire to preserve fertility. The patient undergoes myomectomy to remove the fibroids while maintaining the uterus. Postoperatively, her symptoms improve significantly. The procedure allows her to maintain normal reproductive function while addressing the benign tumor burden.
Mnemonic
Myo = muscle (uterus) + mectomy = removal (surgical)