MODERN APPROACHES TO THE TREATMENT OF UTERINE FIBROIDS: CONSERVATIVE THERAPY AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
Keywords:
uterine fibroids, conservative therapy, minimally invasive surgery, embolization, laparoscopyAbstract
Uterine fibroids are one of the most common benign tumor conditions in women of reproductive age. Modern treatment trends focus on a personalized approach, taking into account age, reproductive plans, and symptom severity. This article reviews current conservative and surgical treatment methods for uterine fibroids, including pharmacological therapy, uterine artery embolization, and laparoscopic interventions.
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