September 28, 2025Frontiers in SurgeryOpen Access

Editorial: Uterine fibroid surgery in gynecology and obstetrics and reproduction: lights and shadows

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Editorial discusses uterine fibroid treatments, including myomectomy and embolization, highlighting varied therapeutic approaches.

Surgery is essential for treating symptomatic uterine fibroids effectively, especially for preserving fertility.
Myomectomy preserves the uterus but does not prevent new fibroids, while hysterectomy resolves symptoms completely without recurrence.
Minimally invasive techniques like UAE and MRgFUS provide alternatives with lower complication rates for those seeking uterine preservation.
Emerging technologies, including AI for MRI interpretation, enhance fibroid management and treatment decision-making, although challenges remain.

Sparić et al. (2025) studied this question.

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