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14588 Broad Ligament Fibroid: Diagnostic Complexities and Surgical Considerations

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Study Objective To demonstrate the surgical management of a broad ligament fibroid via myomectomy with emphasis of retroperitoneal anatomy Design Educational Video Setting Academic and tertiary referral center, operating room Patients or Participants 50-year-old G0 that presented with pelvic pain who was diagnosed with adnexal mass Interventions Laparoscopic myomectomy Measurements and Primary Results A large broad ligament fibroid was excised via laparoscopic myomectomy. The patient was discharged on the same day, and her postoperative course was uncomplicated. At her post-operative visit, the patient reported resolution of her pelvic pain. Conclusion Broad ligament fibroids are often embedded within the pelvic sidewall and, safe removal requires a thorough understanding of retroperitoneal anatomy. This video demonstrates a complex laparoscopic myomectomy of a broad ligament fibroid while emphasizing surgical technique and anatomic landmarks.

Source: Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2025.09.467

Authors: VG Fuentes, N Del Mazo, A Suarez-Mora, K Arnolds

Institution: Cleveland Clinic Florida

Language: English

Topic: Uterine Myomas and Treatments

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000