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Review
. 2016;5(4):318-324.
doi: 10.1007/s13669-016-0183-x. Epub 2016 Nov 4.

Radiofrequency Ablation of Uterine Fibroids: a Review

Bruce B Lee  1 , Steve P Yu  2
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Review

Radiofrequency Ablation of Uterine Fibroids: a Review

Bruce B Lee et al. Curr Obstet Gynecol Rep. 2016.

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.

Keywords: Laparoscopy; Minimally invasive surgery; Radiofrequency ablation; Uterine fibroids.

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Conflict of interest statement

Bruce B. Lee is a shareholder in and consultant to Halt Medical, Inc., but did not receive financial support or assistance of any kind in the production of this manuscript. Steve P. Yu declares no conflicts of interest. Human and Animal Rights and Informed Consent All studies by Bruce B. Lee, MD involving animal and/or human subjects were performed after approval by the appropriate institutional review boards. When required, written informed consent was obtained from all participants.

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Acessa System consisting of deployable multi-electrode array and RFA generator
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