How does a radiofrequency ablation for fibroids work?
BY DR. BROOKE WINNERRadiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive surgery used to treat Fibroids.
Here’s how it works, step-by-step:
Procedure Setting: The procedure is performed in an operating room and is usually done as an outpatient surgery, meaning you can go home the same day.
Access: A small incision is made at the belly button, and a camera is inserted to help navigate inside the body. Additional small ports are placed on each side for instruments.
Identifying Fibroids: Doctors use ultrasound during the surgery to find the exact location of the Fibroids.
Treatment Process: A probe is inserted into the center of each Fibroid, and energy is applied to heat it. This process effectively kills the Fibroid.
Results: After the procedure, the Fibroid begins to soften immediately and will shrink by about one-third to one-half over the next couple of months.
Overall, the procedure is straightforward, does not involve removing the Fibroids, and does not require repairs to the uterus.
Do you prefer to watch it?
Watch Dr. Brooke Winner explain how radiofrequency ablation works to shrink fibroids in this short video.
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