Fibroid Removal Surgery 

Heavy periods and cramping caused by uterine fibroids can interfere with work, relationships, and everyday activities. Hysteroscopic myomectomy, a minimally invasive fibroid removal surgery, removes suitable fibroids from inside the uterus without abdominal incisions, while keeping the uterus in place. For patients with fibroids that protrude into the uterine cavity, this procedure may help reduce bleeding and improve quality of life. 

Surgical Solutions Network offers timely access to private fibroid removal surgery at Still Creek Surgical Centre in Burnaby, British Columbia, in the Metro Vancouver area. Our gynaecological surgical team will assess your fibroids, explain your options, and help you decide whether this approach is right for you. 

Why Choose Surgical Solutions Network

Understanding your treatment options is the first step towards relief. Our team provides compassionate, patient-centred care, with clear information about your diagnosis, the expected benefits and risks of surgery, and your recovery.

At Surgical Solutions Network, you can access surgical care in a modern facility with dedicated pre-operative and recovery areas. Our healthcare professionals support you through each stage of your care, helping you prepare for treatment and understand your follow-up plan while staying in Canada for surgery.

Who We Help

We welcome patients from across Canada. Our intake team will confirm your eligibility and explain which medical records, imaging, and assessments are needed for your surgical consultation. If you are travelling for care, our team will provide guidance on planning for your procedure and recovery.

Fibroids Treated With Hysteroscopic Myomectomy

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus. Hysteroscopic myomectomy is used for selected submucosal fibroids, which grow beneath the uterine lining and project into the cavity inside the uterus.

Suitability depends on the size, number, and location of the fibroids, including how far they extend into the uterine muscle. Fibroids located entirely within the muscle or on the outside of the uterus cannot usually be treated through this approach. Your surgeon will review your imaging to determine whether hysteroscopic removal is appropriate.

When Is Fibroid Surgery Recommended?

Your surgeon may recommend fibroid surgery when a fibroid is contributing to:

• Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
• Menstrual cramping associated with fibroids inside the uterine cavity
• Iron deficiency or anaemia related to ongoing heavy bleeding
• Selected fertility problems where a fibroid distorts the uterine cavity

Fibroid surgery may be considered when non-surgical options have not provided enough relief.

How Is Hysteroscopic Myomectomy Performed?

Your surgeon passes a thin viewing instrument called a hysteroscope through the vagina and cervix into the uterus. Fluid gently expands the uterine cavity so the fibroid can be seen clearly. Specialized instruments are then used to remove the fibroid through the cervix, without incisions in the abdomen. Removed tissue is sent for laboratory examination.

The procedure may be performed under general anaesthetic or sedation, depending on your treatment plan. Your team will explain the anaesthetic arrangements and how to prepare.

Hysteroscopic myomectomy is usually a day procedure, allowing you to return home once you have recovered.

Depending on the size and location of the fibroid, your surgeon will explain whether it can be safely removed using this approach and whether any additional treatment may be required.

Benefits of Hysteroscopic Myomectomy

For patients who are appropriate candidates for minimally invasive fibroid surgery, potential benefits include:

• Reduced heavy menstrual bleeding caused by the treated fibroid
• Relief from associated menstrual cramping
• Preservation of the uterus
• No abdominal incisions or external surgical scars
• A generally shorter recovery than abdominal fibroid surgery

Removing a fibroid that distorts the uterine cavity may improve fertility in some patients, but pregnancy is not guaranteed. Other fibroids may develop over time, and further treatment may be needed.

Recovery After Hysteroscopic Myomectomy

Period-like cramps, light bleeding, or a blood-stained discharge are common after treatment. Many patients can resume light activities within a few days and return to work within about a week, although recovery varies with the extent of treatment and the demands of your job.

You will receive instructions on pain relief, activity, and follow-up. Use sanitary pads rather than tampons during recovery, and follow your surgical team’s advice about when vaginal intercourse, exercise, and other activities are safe. If you hope to become pregnant, ask your surgeon when you can start trying.

Take the Next Step

If fibroid-related bleeding or cramping is affecting your daily life, our team can help you explore your options. Contact Surgical Solutions Network to request a consultation and learn whether minimally invasive fibroid surgery may be right for you.