Influence of laparoscopic myomectomy on patients' postoperative sexual function and quality of life

Introduction: Myomectomy ranks among the most frequently performed gynecological surgical procedures. At the time of operation, the majority of patients are premenopausal and sexually active. Hence detailed counseling about the effects of hysterectomy on postoperative sexuality and quality of life can be regarded as an integral part in the preoperative counseling. However, available data on these subjects are limited and contradictory. Material and methods: All premenopausal women who underwent laparoscopic myomectomy between Januar 2011 and June 2013 at the department of Gynecology and Obstetrics/Saarland Unive…