African Health OER Network: Myomectomy Overview

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Term:
2013
Published:
August 18, 2013
Revised:
June 9, 2015

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.
Logo of St. Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College
Term:
2013
Published:
August 18, 2013
Revised:
June 9, 2015

Demos

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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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Exercises

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Practice Questions

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Miscellaneous

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Kathleen Ludewig Omollo
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