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Aim of this research is to compare open and laparoscopic myomectomy, with focus on evaluating their effects on patients' quality of life and analyzing their implications for pregnancy outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>This retrospective study compares open and laparoscopic myomectomy outcomes in 168 patients treated October 2017 and July 2023. Preoperative characteristics and postoperative outcomes in terms of symptoms and pregnancy outcomes were examined.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>The patient cohort comprised patients with a high symptom burden. Only 51.2% expressing a desire for future pregnancies, highlighting diverse motivations for uterus-preservation. No significant differences were observed in preoperative symptoms. Larger and multiple myomas were associated with a higher likelihood of laparotomy. Recurrence rates were lower after laparoscopy (10.2% vs. 23.8%, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.02). Cesarean section recommendations were more frequent post-laparotomy group (36.6% vs. 86.6%, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.000). Morbidities and satisfaction showed no significant differences between approaches, with slightly better bleeding improvement after laparotomy. Despite similar pregnancy outcomes, a high proportion of patients did not conceive postoperatively (75.4%). Among patients who became pregnant postoperatively (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u200931), most patients conceived after one year or more, with no dependence on the surgical approach (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.227).<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Both open and laparoscopic myomectomy surgeries showed high patient satisfaction, symptom alleviation, and comparable pregnancy results. A preference emerged for laparoscopy in terms of cesarean section recommendations and recurrence risk. Laparoscopic procedures tended to offer higher operative satisfaction and fewer complications. 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