Myomectomy, a surgical procedure to remove fibroids, is known for being one of the more blood-intensive operations in gynecology. Here are three essential questions you should ask your surgeon during your pre-operative consultation to ensure you’re fully prepared for the procedure and its aftermath.

A cell saver works by collecting the blood lost during surgery, filtering out impurities and any tissue fragments, and then safely reintroducing the cleaned blood back to the patient.