Veress J. Neues Instrument sur Ausfuhrung von ... - Dr Philip Thomas

Veress J. Neues Instrument sur Ausfuhrung von ... - Dr Philip Thomas Veress J. Neues Instrument sur Ausfuhrung von ... - Dr Philip Thomas

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Endometrial ablaEon � History � Vancaille, 1937: electrical � Goldrath, 1981: NdYag laser � Procedure more widely accepted � Indications � Menorrhagia/ DUB � Mostly regular cavity � Previous hysteroscopy or scan � Hyperplasia/ carcinoma excluded � Pipelle or curette � **What might happen if you inadvertently ablate a carcinoma? 36

AblaEon (2) � Contraindications � Excessively large or distorted cavity � Wish to maintain fertility � Not contraceptive � Consider concurrent laparoscopy/ tubal ligation � Hyperplasia/ carcinoma � Other indication for hysterectomy exists � Alternatives � Hysterectomy � Medical � Mirena/ other ablations such as Novasure 37

AblaEon (2)<br />

� Contraindications<br />

� Excessively large or distorted cavity<br />

� Wish to maintain fertility<br />

� Not contraceptive<br />

� Consider concurrent laparoscopy/ tubal ligation<br />

� Hyperplasia/ carcinoma<br />

� Other indication for hysterectomy exists<br />

� Alternatives<br />

� Hysterectomy<br />

� Medical<br />

� Mirena/ other ablations such as Nova<strong>sur</strong>e<br />

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