Uterine artery embolization versus myomectomy: a multicenter comparative study

Our Clinical Experience on Uterine Artery Embolization for the Treatment of Uterine Fibroids: A Retrospective Case-Series of 32 Patients

“…In comparison to surgical treatment, uterine artery embolization leads to fewer complications and reduces hospital stay and treatment cost, but provides similar profiles of efficacy and quality of life [16,25]. On the basis of current literature data and our findings we suggest that uterine artery embolization is a good alternative for the treatment of fibroids.…”

Genitourinary Applications of MR-Guided High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

“…UAE has consistently demonstrated excellent short-and long-term control of both bleeding and bulk symptoms in multiple studies, as shown in a recent large meta-analysis [21]. Further, there have UAE has been shown to be safe and effective compared to both hysterectomy [22] and myomectomy [23] in randomized controlled trials with significantly shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, and similar morbidity.…”

Is Embolization Equal to Hysterectomy in Treating Uterine Fibroids?

“…So far, three studies have been performed in which clinical outcomes of UAE were compared with those of abdominal myomectomy, two retrospective cohort studies (Broder et al, 2002;Razavi et al, 2003) and one prospective, but non-randomized, trial (Goodwin et al, 2006). Overall, these studies consistently reported that two procedures were equally safe and effective in relieving fibroid-related symptoms.…”