Fibroids are benign uterine tumors that can range in size from a few millimeters to larger than a grapefruit. Many women have them without symptoms, but when they grow large, become numerous, or start affecting nearby organs, they can cause heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, urinary frequency, bloating, and even fertility problems.
If you’ve been diagnosed with fibroids—especially large or complex ones—you’ve likely been told about a few treatment options: UFE (Uterine Fibroid Embolization), robotic surgery, myomectomy, or a hysterectomy. Yet patients should know that there are far more effective, minimally invasive options available, and that choosing the wrong option, or opting for the “wait and watch” method, can have serious implications for your health, including by endangering fertility. That’s why it’s crucial to seek a second opinion from a gynecologic surgical specialist—someone whose career is dedicated to performing surgery, rather than focused mainly on general women’s health, including pregnancy, and other non-specialist care.
UFE is frequently offered as a non-surgical alternative. Yet it will NOT remove fibroids from the uterus. Instead, it “injects” plastic particles into the uterus to, in theory, shrink fibroids over time.
Here’s what many patients may also not know:
In short: if you’re hoping to get pregnant or want substanial relief from fibroids, UFE is not the best choice.
Expensive robotic-assisted myomectomy is often marketed as the most advanced option. But in practice, robotics can be limiting—particularly for large or numerous fibroids:
Robotics may sound modern, but the technology doesn’t always offer better outcomes—especially when precision and fertility preservation are priorities.
For decades, women with large or complex fibroids were told their only option was an open abdominal myomectomy or hysterectomy. Open surgery requires a large incision across the abdomen, a hospital stay, and 6–8 weeks of recovery. Beyond the long downtime, open procedures carry higher risks of bleeding, infection, and complications compared to minimally invasive techniques. The large scar and extended healing process can be both physically and emotionally taxing—especially when safer, faster options are available. Today, open surgery is rarely necessary in the hands of a highly skilled GYN surgical specialist trained in advanced minimally invasive techniques.
There is an advanced alternative, chosen by women across the United States and world: LAAM® (Laparoscopically Assisted Abdominal Myomectomy). It was designed by CIGC’s fellowship-trained GYN surgeons, to address the limitations of other, less effective surgical options.
LAAM® combines just two tiny papercut-length incisions: one at the belly button for a camera, and a 1.5–2 inch incision at the bikini line that allows direct access to the uterus. This gives surgeons the visibility of laparoscopy, but also the ability to physically feel and remove every fibroid—even very large ones or those buried deep within the uterine wall.
Most importantly, LAAM:
For women of menstruating age—especially those falsely told they “need a hysterectomy” or that their fibroids are “too big” for minimally invasive surgery—LAAM® can be life-changing.
If you’ve been told your fibroids are too large or too complex for laparoscopic removal—or if you’re unsure whether UFE or robotic surgery will meet your long-term needs—seek a second opinion from a GYN surgeon who regularly treats advanced fibroid cases.
The goal isn’t just to shrink fibroids. It’s to remove them safely, protect your fertility, and help you move forward without pain or limitations.
For some women, especially those who do not wish to preserve their fertility, a definitive solution in the form of a hysterectomy will ensure that fibroids won’t grow back. Too often, however, these women are only offered an open hysterectomy—a surgery involving a large abdominal incision and scar, lengthy recovery time, and higher risk of complications. Despite advancements in minimally invasive techniques, the number of women still undergoing open hysterectomies in the U.S. remains unnecessarily high.
That’s why CIGC developed DualPortGYN®, a technique designed to be safer, faster, and less invasive than traditional or robotic approaches. With just two small incisions—one at the belly button and one at the bikini line—our specialists are able to remove the uterus with remarkable precision while minimizing recovery time, pain, bleeding, and scarring.
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus. There are several types of hysterectomies, classified by how much tissue needs to be removed:
There are a few different ways a hysterectomy can be performed, but the surgeons at CIGC exclusively use the world-renowned DUALPORTGYN technique, which is an advanced outpatient surgical approach that, when compared to open or robotic surgery, allows for:
Compared to robotic or multi-port laparoscopy, DualPortGYN® allows:
Because our surgeons are fellowship-trained in advanced oncologic techniques, they can safely manage even very large uteri or complex fibroid cases that many providers would address only with open surgery.
For women who do not wish to preserve fertility—or who want a definitive solution so fibroids don’t return—DualPortGYN® offers the most advanced, minimally invasive hysterectomy option available today. To learn more about why hysterectomy recovery is not the same across all procedures, visit our page: Hysterectomy Recovery: Why All Procedures Are Not Created Equal.
Every woman’s journey with fibroids is different. For those who want to preserve fertility, LAAM® allows even the most complex fibroids to be safely removed while thoroughly repairing the uterus. For women ready for a definitive solution, DualPortGYN® offers the most advanced minimally invasive hysterectomy technique available today—helping you heal faster, avoid open surgery, and move forward without the risk of fibroids returning.
The best option depends on your goals, your symptoms, and the complexity of your case. That’s why it’s essential to seek guidance from a board-certified GYN surgical specialist—not a general OBGYN. At CIGC, our surgeons bring more than 18 years of experience performing advanced procedures like LAAM® and DualPortGYN® for patients across the U.S. and internationally.
Hear what THOUSANDS OF WOMAN HAVE TO SAY about CIGC’s LAAM and DUALPORTGYN options for complete fibroids removal, no matter the size or complexity.
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