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Doctor advised a myomectomy. does that mean a laparoscopic surgery isn't an option?

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Now preferd way: Speak to your doctor , more and more are opting for laparoscopic myomectomy rather than open surgery, speak to your surgeon You have an option for open surgery also.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/25/2015

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