Endometrial ablation by rollerball electrocoagulation compared to uterine balloon thermal ablation: Technical and safety aspects
- 作者：van Zon-Rabelink ; Ingrid A.A. ; Vleugels ; Michel P.H. ; Merkus ; Hans M.W.M. ; de Graaf ; Ruurd
- 关键词：Endometrial ablation ; Rollerball electrocoagulation ; Thermachoice&trade ; Safety
- 刊名：European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
- 出版年：2003
- 期刊代码：92_03012115
- 类别：med
- 出版时间：October 10, 2003
- 卷：110
- 期：2
- 页码：220-223
- 文件大小：91.8 K
摘要
Objective: To compare two methods of endometrial ablation, hysteroscopic rollerball electrocoagulation (RBE) and non-hysteroscopic uterine balloon thermal (UBT) ablation (Thermachoice™), regarding intra- and post-operative technical complications and safety aspects. Study design: A randomised controlled study in a teaching hospital, 139 pre-menopausal women with dysfunctional uterine bleeding proved by a validated menstrual score list were enclosed. Endometrial ablation by a hysteroscopic or non-hysteroscopic method was performed. Results: Rollerball electrocoagulation carries a significantly higher risk of intra-operative complications compared to uterine balloon thermal ablation and is a significantly more time consuming procedure. Post-operative complication rates in both groups were low, but post-operative analgesics were prescribed significantly more in the uterine balloon group. Conclusion: Endometrial ablation by uterine balloon thermal ablation (Thermachoice™) is a safe and simple non-hysteroscopic procedure.