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Evidence on the safety of laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids with power morcellation shows potentially serious complications. In particular there is a risk of spreading undiagnosed malignant tissue, which has higher prevalence in people who are postmenopausal or over 50. Evidence on the procedure's efficacy is limited in quantity. Therefore:
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For people who are postmenopausal or over 50, this procedure should not be used. Find out why NICE recommends not to use some procedures on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.
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For people who are premenopausal or 50 or under, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent and audit or research. Find out what special arrangements mean on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.