This overview of myoma and myomectomy module was prepared for residents in obstetrics and gynaecology at St. Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Authors: Dr. Malede Birara, Yetemwork Abay Benti, Kathleen Omollo
Institutions: St. Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College, University of Michigan
Viewer discretion is advised: The educational material contained herein may contain medical images that non-professional viewers may find disturbing.
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, the learner is expected to:
- Understand or describe myoma
- Identify the common symptoms of myoma
- Identify the indications for myomectomy
- Describe the steps of the surgical procedure myomectomy
Reading List
- Berek, J. S., & Novak, E. (2012). Berek & Novak's gynecology. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Hoffman, B. L., & Williams, J. W. (2012). Williams gynecology. New York: McGrawHill Medical.
- Rock, J. A., Jones, H. W., & Te, L. R. W. (2011). Telinde's Operative Gynecology. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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01: Definition and risk factors for myoma |
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02: Symptoms of myoma and indications for surgery |
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03: Surgical options for myoma |
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04: Myomectomy - Preparation for surgery |
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05: Myomectomy - Making the skin incision |
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06: Myomectomy - Applying the tonic |
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07: Myomectomy - Delivering and exteriorizing of the uterus |
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08: Myomectomy - Making the uterine incision |
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09: Myomectomy - Controlling for possible complications |
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10: Myomectomy - Removing and innoculating the myoma |
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11: Myomectomy - Repairing the myoma bed |
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12: Myomectomy - Closing the abdominal and skin incisions |
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13: Myomectomy - Implications for the patient in the future |
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Playlist of all videos (13) |
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Download Archive of Full Learning Module For Myomectomy - For Offline Access |
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