Endometrial Ablation
NovaSure Endometrial Ablation is the next generation in endometrial ablation for the treatment
of menorrhagia. The technology behind the NovaSure Procedure involves precise impedance-controlled
radio frequency energy to remove the endometrial lining of the uterus. On average, the duration
of energy delivery for the actual ablation is about 90 seconds. Unlike other endometrial
ablation alternatives, the NovaSure Procedure doesn’t need any mechanical or hormonal
pretreatment. It may be performed in an outpatient setting or physician’s office,
with an average procedure time of about 4.2 minutes. The NovaSure Procedure can also be performed at any time during the menstrual cycle, increasing flexibility for the physician and allowing for easier patient scheduling.
- NovaSure offers excellent efficacy with 91% of patients returning to normal levels of bleeding or better1
- A 93% rate of patient satisfaction is further supported by data indicating that 97% of patients undergoing the procedure would recommend NovaSure Endometrial Ablation to other women2
- A quick and generally easy recovery offers 97% of patients no post-procedure pain. Most women report returning to normal activity in 24 to 48 hours3
- In clinical trials, approximately 50% of patients reported a reduction in PMS symptoms and dysmenorrhea 2
The NovaSure procedure is only for women who do not plan on having children in the future. For contraindications, click here.
Endometrial Ablation Alternatives
Older endometrial ablation techniques such as rollerball, balloon, hot circulating water, or cryoablation employ different methods of removing the inner lining of the uterus. These methods are quickly becoming outmoded in modern medical practice.
| The NovaSure ablation advantage |
| |
NovaSure2 |
Balloon3 |
Hot Circulating
Water4 |
Cryoablation5 |
Microwave6 |
Average
treatment
time |
90 seconds* |
8 minutes |
10 minutes |
10-12 minutes |
3.5 minutes |
Average
procedure
time |
4.2 minutes |
27.4 minutes |
26.4 minutes |
20 minutes |
N/A |
Pre-treatment
required |
No |
Yes |
Yes
Lupron Depot |
Yes
Lupron Depot |
Yes
Lupron Depot |
Cycle
dependent |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
* Duration of energy delivery.
Rollerball is a widely known ablation technology limited by common technique difficulties and higher complication rates. Rollerball ablation is used by fewer than 15% of gynecologists in the United States. It requires the administration of general anesthesia and the use of hormonal or surgical pretreatment to thin the lining of the uterus.
The introduction of minimally invasive endometrial ablation technologies, such as the NovaSure procedure, offers you and your patients a simple, safe, and successful alternative to either hysterectomy, and other forms of endometrial ablation.
Reference:
1. Cooper J, Gimpelson R, Laberge P, et al. A randomized, multicenter or safety and efficacy of the NovaSure system in the treatment of menorrhagia. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2002;9:418-428.
2. NovaSure Instructions For Use.
3. Hologic data on file.
3. Food and Drug Administration: Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/pdf/p970021.pdf. Accessed December 8, 2004.
4. Food and Drug Administration: Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/pdf/p000040b.pdf. Accessed December 8, 2004.
5. Food and Drug Administration: Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/pdf/p000032c.pdf. Accessed November 23, 2004.
6.Food and Drug Administration: Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/pdf2/p020031b.pdf. Accessed March 8, 2007
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