This type of benign fibroids is the most common among women of childbearing age.
The Hospital de Manacor has become the first public hospital in the Balearic Islands to offer radiofrequency treatment of uterine fibroids, an innovative and minimally invasive technique that revolutionises the treatment of these tumours. The head of the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Service, Dr. Mercedes Febles, explains that this new therapeutic option is a safe and effective alternative to traditional surgery and marks a milestone in gynaecological care in Mallorca.
She also points out that uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumours among women of childbearing age and that, although most cases do not present symptoms, a significant percentage can cause problems such as heavy menstrual bleeding – which causes anaemia – pelvic pain and even difficulty in conceiving, leading to a decrease in the pregnancy rate and an increase in the probability of miscarriage.
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The Gynaecology Service of the Hospital de Manacor implants radiofrequency for uterine fibroids as a minimally invasive therapy and alternative to traditional surgery
Traditionally, the treatment for symptomatic fibroids that do not respond to therapies has been surgery, which in many cases can involve an invasive procedure such as myomectomy or hysterectomy (resection or removal of the uterus, respectively), which are very aggressive interventions, especially for women who want to preserve fertility.
In contrast, radiofrequency is a revolutionary solution, as it is a minimally invasive therapy and an effective alternative to traditional surgery, which consists of applying high-frequency electromagnetic waves that generate heat inside the myoma and thereby cause cell necrosis. As a result, the size, volume and vascularisation of the fibroid are significantly reduced, which alleviates symptoms and improves patients’ quality of life.
Dr. Febles comments on the most outstanding benefits of radiofrequency treatment of fibroids: on the one hand, the preservation of the uterus, as, unlike surgery, the patient’s fertility is maintained, and, on the other hand, the rapid recovery, which is achieved on an outpatient basis (i.e. without a stay in hospital), so that the patient can resume her daily activities almost immediately. In addition, it should be noted that, logically, it does not cause scarring, as the myoma is accessed under ultrasound control via the vagina, without external surgical wounds. Finally, this technique makes a higher pregnancy rate possible, as patients can try to become pregnant naturally or resort to assisted reproduction techniques a few months after treatment.
After implementing this therapy, the Gynaecology Service of the Hospital de Manacor has positioned itself as a benchmark in the Balearic Islands in the use of this cutting-edge technique and has made available to patients a solution that avoids the complications and risks associated with traditional surgery as a treatment for uterine fibroids. This advance reinforces the commitment of the Hospital de Manacor to innovation and the constant improvement of public health care.