Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Fibroid Ablation: A Review of Current Use and Future Applications

We present the current literature that evaluates Lap-RFA in its current use, as well as present the future of the technology.Recent FindingsThe current literature demonstrates that Lap-RFA succeeds in treating a large amount of FIGO 2 –6 fibroids with clinical improvements in fibroid volume, menstrual blood loss, dysmenorrhea, fibroid-related symptom scores, and overall quality of life. Some data indicates that the technology may be safe for patients who desire future fertility or have adenomyosis, though large trials have yet to be performed.SummaryLap-RFA offers promising long-term data that demonstrate treatment effectiveness is robust with relatively low complication rates. There are many possible future directions of research for this technology, including its use with patients who desire future fertility or have adenomyosis, as well as in combination with other treatments of fibroids.
Source: Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research