The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
Myomectomy
UTERINE FIBROID REMOVAL
Surgery to remove the fibroids from the wall of your womb
What is a myomectomy?
A myomectomy is a surgical procedure to remove fibroids from the uterus.
Drug treatments for fibroids have traditionally been of limited value due to their temporary effects and unwanted side effects. Derivatives of the progesterone hormone (called progestins) are sometimes used to control the bleeding symptoms that some fibroids may cause, but they do not reduce the size of fibroids.
Removal of fibroids is offered where medication has been ineffective and symptoms such as pain, discomfort and heavy menstrual bleeding can be relieved by an operation.
It may be considered as an alternative to a hysterectomy, unlike a hysterectomy, a myomectomy removes your fibroids but leaves your uterus intact.
Need to know
The procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic. Your surgeon will remove the fibroids from your uterus through a cut made along the bikini line, or from your belly button to your bikini line. A plastic tube will be used to drain the blood from your pelvis if necessary.
Both the urinary catheter and the plastic tube will be left in place for 24 to 48 hours. The cut will then be closed with stitches or clips and the wound covered with a sterile dressing. The duration of the operation depends on the number and size of the fibroids to be removed, but it usually takes between one and two hours.
Your consultant will assess that you are well enough to undergo the procedure. In addition we recommend that you:
- cut down or give up smoking
- maintain a healthy diet
- maintain some form of exercise if you can
- try to lose weight if you are overweight.
You may be given an injection or some medicine to shrink the fibroids before your surgery. Your consultant will discuss this with you in more detail.
Your stay in hospital should last from between one to three days after your operation. You can usually return to normal activities within six to eight weeks, depending on your recovery. Your consultant will discuss this with you before the procedure.
The Cost Of Private Myomectomy Surgery
Hospital stay and procedure
Prices from
£6,565
subject to the specifics of your treatment as recommended by your consultant.
Indicative consultant fee from
£1,025
Expected length of stay
3 nights
Our Myomectomy locations
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.
Robotic myomectomy
At HCA Healthcare UK we continually invest in the latest technology and support our consultants with regular training, to ensure our patients have access to the latest treatments and enhanced recovery.
The latest technology for a myomectomy is robotic surgery performed using the da Vinci Xi robot. Your consultant may be able to offer this option.