A myomectomy describes a surgical procedure involving the removal of uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus. Fibroids are noncancerous growths can that develop in or on the walls of the uterus.

If you wish to keep your uterus and ability to become pregnant, you may choose to undergo a myomectomy rather than a hysterectomy. This procedure removes uterine fibroids that may cause painful ...