Abdominal Myomectomy Versus Uterine Fibroid Embolization in the Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Leiomyomas

Abstract

Uterine fibroid embolization is a less invasive and safer treatment option in women with symptomatic leiomyomas than myomectomy. Menorrhagia may be better controlled with embolization, and myomectomy may be a better option in patients with mass effect. Both procedures were equally effective in controlling pain.