Radiofrequency Ablation of Uterine Fibroids: a Review.

Abstract

Laparoscopic, ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a new, FDA-cleared uterine sparing, outpatient procedure for uterine fibroids. The procedure utilizes recent technological advancements in instrumentation and imaging, allowing surgeons to treat numerous fibroids of varying size and location in a minimally invasive fashion. Early and mid-term data from multi-center clinical trials have demonstrated safety and efficacy, with resolution or improvement of symptoms and significant volume reduction. Re-intervention rates for fibroid symptoms have been low. The procedure is well tolerated with a typically uneventful and rapid recovery requiring NSAIDs only for postoperative pain. While post RFA pregnancy data are limited, the results are promising.

• Authors: Bruce B Lee, Steve P Yu
• Journal: Current obstetrics and gynecology reports (Curr Obstet Gynecol Rep) Vol. 5 Issue 4 Pg. 318-324 ( 2016) ISSN: 2161-3303 [Print] United States
• PMID: 27917310 (Publication Type: Review, Journal Article)