What's the cut off for a laparoscopy?

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Hi All-

Well, the search continues. The " hysterectomy " only

doctors are history. Then I found one who said that,

in spite of my very large fibroids, there was a 50/50

chance he could get them out with a laparscopic myo,

which is so much better then having a traditional myo

in terms of recovery, etc. What I don't like, is this

50/50 chance thing. It would mean a cut here, a cut

there, a cut in my belly button and then he still

might end up having to do a full incision. So, I am

still seeking out if there is a qualified, very

experienced doctor who feels confident that they can

be removed laparscopically. However, I am checking in

with all of you to find out if I am shooting for a

fallen star. My question is what is that fine line

between when the fibroids just can't be gotten out

through a lap without it becoming too dangerous to

even attempt? My fibroids are all over the place-way

up to my belly button and way down toward my lower

pelvic area. They are intramural, transmural and

semi-subserol. And the largest is something like 14-16

cm. So, is having a lap a false hope for me and just

another way of avoiding dealing with these and getting

them myoed out with a full cut and the long post-op

recovery? I am looking for the least invasive choice

that gets the job done. What say you, oh knowledgeable

ones?

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