Doctors Remove 2-Kilogram Uterine Fibroid in Rare Laparoscopic Surgery

A woman in Novorossiysk has undergone a rare and complex laparoscopic surgery to remove an unusually large uterine fibroid. The procedure, carried out at the Perinatal Center, successfully addressed a condition that had worsened due to delayed medical attention. Doctors acted quickly after the patient arrived with severe abdominal pain.

The patient was admitted to the gynecology department suffering from intense lower abdominal discomfort. Instead of seeking help earlier, she had relied on painkillers, hoping the issue would disappear. By the time she arrived, an examination revealed a massive fibroid—25 centimetres in size and weighing nearly two kilograms.

The surgery was performed without delay. Specialists at the Perinatal Center used advanced laparoscopic techniques to remove the growth. Within hours, the patient experienced significant relief from her symptoms. Cases like this are uncommon, and national health records do not track exact numbers of such complex procedures. While Rosstat and the Russian Ministry of Health collect medical data, detailed counts of large fibroid removals via laparoscopy are not publicly available.

The operation resolved a condition that had threatened the patient's reproductive health. Her decision to postpone treatment had led to serious complications, but the swift intervention at the Perinatal Center prevented further harm. The case highlights the risks of delaying medical care for severe symptoms.