Doctors Remove 2-Kilogram Uterine Fibroid in Rare Laparoscopic Surgery
A complex laparoscopic surgery took place at the Perinatal Center in Novorossiysk this week. Doctors successfully removed a massive uterine fibroid from a patient who had delayed treatment for months. The procedure marked a significant medical achievement for the clinic.
The woman arrived at the hospital suffering from intense lower abdominal pain. Instead of seeking help earlier, she had relied on painkillers for an extended period. Upon examination, doctors discovered a fibroid measuring 25 centimetres—nearly the size of a full-term pregnancy—and weighing almost two kilograms.
The surgery was carried out swiftly and without complications. Specialists at the Perinatal Center used minimally invasive techniques to remove the growth. The patient's prolonged delay in treatment had already caused serious risks to her reproductive health. While such cases are rare, exact statistics on large fibroid removals via laparoscopy in Russia remain unclear. Medical databases do not centrally track or publish comprehensive figures for these procedures over recent years.
The successful operation highlights the importance of timely medical intervention for severe gynaecological conditions. The patient is now recovering under close supervision. Doctors have emphasised the dangers of ignoring persistent symptoms and self-medicating with painkillers.
