The new incisionless, scarless, uterine preserving technique reduces your fibroid symptoms without open surgery.
Non-surgical, minimally invasive alternative
STARmed radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been around for over 20 years. Its efficacy has been proven in many body organs, including the thyroid, liver, biliary system, kidneys, and bone.
Now, STARmed has extended its technology to treat uterine fibroids, introducing a new, less invasive alternative to help women in pain.
A targeted solution for fibroids
STARmed Fibroid RFA works by applying controlled heat directly into the fibroid without hurting the surrounding healthy uterine tissues.
The thermal energy causes the fibroid to shrink over time and the degenerated tissue will flow through your body naturally as waste over a few months.
Your physician will first start by administering regional sedation or anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable during the treatment.
Your doctor will then use ultrasound examination through the vagina to locate your fibroids.
Once your physician identifies the safest path to the target fibroid, he/she will insert the STARmed RF Electrode into your fibroid
With the VIVA RF Generator, your physician will allow a controlled amount of energy to flow through the electrode, ablating (burning) the fibroid tissue.
Your physician will repeat this process until every targeted fibroid is treated. Over time, the fibroid will shrink, and the degenerated tissue will get absorbed by your body naturally.
Discuss your problems with an RFA-trained OBGYN.
You could end your pain with this incision-free, nonsurgical procedure.
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Patients should talk to their doctor to decide if STARmed Thyroid RFA is right for them. Patients and doctors should review all available information on non-surgical and surgical options and associated risks in order to make an informed decision. Individual results may vary, testimonials are not claimed to represent typical results. All testimonials are from real patients, and may not reflect the typical patient’s experience, and are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results.
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Indication
The VIVA Combo RF Ablation System and star RF Electrode are intended for use in percutaneous and intraoperative coagulation and ablation of tissue.
Contraindications
There is a risk that error may result due to the radiofrequency current on patients who have pacemakers and other active implants. Do not use the radiofrequency lesion generator and electrode on these patients.
Complications:
The following types of complications may result due to the use of the radiofrequency lesion generator and electrode.
– Tumor recurrence
– Burn due to the over-heating of the the surgical equipment
– Dangerous situation due to the unskilled equipment control
– Cross-infection or complications due to the re-use of the inappropriate electrode
– Ascites/diarrhea
– Bleeding of the coagulated part
– Ventricular fibrillation
– Weakness of liver functions
– Symptoms after RFA treatment includes (abdominal) pain, fever, nausea, headache, right shoulder joint pain and chest discomfort might occur
You are taking a big step by exploring your treatment options. You are not alone. Many other people were searching for the same answers too. Many of these individuals chose RFA.
