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What type of myomectomy can be done under regional anesthesia?

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Essentially none.: Maybe one done for small fibroids in the uterine cavity, but all others require general anesthesia.

Answered 9/11/2013

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

See below: With a cooperative surgeon and patient it should be relatively simple to do this procedure under regional anesthesia. This needs to be discussed with the surgeon before proceeding.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Regional anesthesia: can be done for a myomectomy if it is performed open, meaning an abdominal incision. If it is performed laparoscopically or robotically, then a general anesthetic is required.

Answered 6/20/2014

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Any type: Epidural or spinal is effective for lower abdominal sx.

Answered 9/26/2017

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