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What is the difference between an open myomectomy and a c-section in terms of pain, recovery time and severity?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

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Surgery: Both will involve a surgery with incisions. So recovery should be similar. I would expect that the open Myomectomy could have a smaller incision. Both should have similar amount of pain

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

What is the difference between an open myomectomy and a c-section in terms of pain, recovery time and severity?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

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