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Which is best for fibroids removal from uterus and help pregnancy: laproscopy removal, use or open surgery to remove the fibroids. i also have endo.

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Depends: Depends on the size of fibroid, surgeon's experience , your weight and health and a few other factors. Recovery from laporoscopic procedure is faster.

Answered 7/2/2014

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