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New fibroids treatment known as the Acessa Procedure is a uterus-saving solution featured on Fox 26 Houston.
Sources for claims made in this video:
• 75% of women have fibroids in their lifetime
Gingold, J. A., Gueye, N.-A., & Falcone, T. (2018). Minimally Invasive Approaches to Myoma Management. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 25(2), 237-250. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.07.007
• 20-25% are of women with fibroids are symptomatic
Borah BJ, Nicholson WK, Bradley L, et al. The impact of uterine leiomyomas: a national survey of affected women. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2013;209:319.e1-20.
• Fibroid shrinks within 3 months and continues to shrink throughout entire year
Bradley, L. D., Pasic, R. P., & Miller, L. E. (2019). Clinical Performance of Radiofrequency Ablation for Treatment of Uterine Fibroids: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 29(12), 1507-1517. doi: 10.1089/lap.2019.0550
• Fibroid symptoms: heavy bleeding, pelvic pressure and pain, frequent urination, constipation, backache or leg pains.
Uterine fibroids. (2019, December 10). Retrieved from www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/uterine-fibroids/symptoms-causes/syc-20354288
• Home same day
• Fully recovered in 3-5 days
• Shrinks fibroid by average of 44%
SG Chudnoff, et al. Outpatient Procedure for the Treatment and Relief of Symptomatic Uterine Myomas. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2013;121(5):1075-82
The Acessa ProVu system is cleared by the FDA for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids under laparoscopic ultrasound guidance.
The Acessa procedure is generally safe but complications may occur and can be serious. Risks and complications associated with the Acessa procedure include, but are not limited to: skin burns from the dispersion of radiofrequency energy, mild intra‐operative bleeding, transient urinary retention or urinary tract infection, adhesion formation, post‐procedural discomfort (cramping, pelvic pain), and transient amenorrhea, infection, injury to adjacent structures, vaginal bleeding and temporary anemia, blood loss requiring transfusion or hysterectomy, pneumothorax, wound dehiscence, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus, treatment failure, and complications related to laparoscopy and/or general anaesthesia including death.
Insufficient data exists on which to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Acessa procedure in women who plan future pregnancy. Therefore, the Acessa procedure is not recommended for women who are planning future pregnancy. There is limited data regarding pregnancy following the Acessa procedure, if you become pregnant following the Acessa procedure, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Please consult with your doctor to understand the risks and benefits of surgery and find out if Acessa may be right for you. Rx Only.
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