Abstract

ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION BY LASER THERAPY

Sanaa Hasan Salman Al-Kufaishi M.B.Ch.BH.D.O.G, Dhifaf Hatem Majeed M.B.Ch.B.D.O.G. and Samra Suhail Hadi Hamad* M.B.Ch.BH. D.O.

ABSTRACT

The first generation endometrial ablation techniqueshave been evaluated extensively in national audits, randomised controlled trials, and meta-analysis. Thereported success rates vary between individual gynaecologists.Amenorrhoea rates can range from 30%±50%, andfurther signifcant reduction in menstrual bleeding is seenin 35%±65%.[1] There are several possible reasons forthese inconsistent results, including the level of skill ofthe operator. A range of second generation ablationdevices have been developed to overcome these interoperatorvariations in order to achieve a more uniformand reproducible ablation.[2]

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