Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) vs. Hysterectomy: A Minimally Invasive Option скачать в хорошем качестве

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) vs. Hysterectomy: A Minimally Invasive Option

Explore your options for symptomatic uterine fibroids by comparing traditional hysterectomy with the minimally invasive Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE), also known as Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). This video highlights the dramatic differences in recovery and impact on your life. A hysterectomy involves open surgery, general anesthesia, and a long 4-6 week recovery period with significant pain and time off work. In contrast, UFE is an outpatient procedure where a small catheter injects particles into the arteries supplying the fibroids, causing them to shrink and die. Patients typically arrive at 8 AM, are home by 2 PM, and can often return to work within 3-5 days, experiencing rapid symptom relief without the need for major surgery or organ removal. UFE offers comparable symptom relief to open surgical procedures but with a much shorter, less painful recovery. We also define the ideal UFE candidate: typically a female aged 35-45 who has completed childbearing and experiences symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding or bulk-related issues such as pelvic pain, pressure, urinary frequency, constipation, or leg symptoms.