Laparoscopic myomectomy using the argon beam coagulator

Fourteen patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids underwent laparoscopic myomectomy using the argon beam coagulator (ABC). The ABC provides conventional unipolar coagulating current in a nontouch technique, which aids in dissection of the myoma in a hemostatic fashion. Minimal smoke production yields excellent visualization. Fibroids ranged from 2 cm to 6 cm, and eight of the patients had multiple fibroids removed. There were no intraoperative complications and there was minimal operative blood loss. The ABC is a safe and effective tool for laparoscopic removal of symptomatic uterine fibroids.