Is Acessa procedure safe?
The Acessa ProVu system is cleared by the FDA for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids under laparoscopic ultrasound guidance. The Acessa procedure is generally safe but complications may occur and can be serious.
What happens after Acessa?
When can I expect to see results from the Acessa Procedure? It varies person to person as to when results are seen, however symptomatic relief of pelvic pain and pressure is typically seen shortly after the procedure is performed.
Can fibroids grow back after Acessa?
The cause of uterine fibroids is unknown, however once a fibroid is destroyed it cannot grow back. The Acessa™ procedure uses ultrasound to identify the fibroids for treatment. This means your surgeon will find most, if not all, of your fibroids and treat them during the procedure.
Is the Acessa procedure painful?
Is the Acessa Procedure painful? The procedure is performed under general anesthesia so you will not feel pain during the procedure. Following the procedure, you may experience mild abdominal pain for which your physician may prescribe medication.
How long has Acessa been around?
Laparoscopic RFA was first performed on fibroids in 1999 by Dr. Bruce Lee. (2) After many successful studies, the original Acessa System was FDA cleared in November 2012. Since 2012, physicians have performed over 3,000 procedures to date.
Can you get pregnant after Acessa?
If a patient becomes pregnant after undergoing Acessa, those leftover fibroids can crowd the uterus and potentially cause a miscarriage or pregnancy loss. Some patients are nervous to undergo a major procedure like a traditional open myomectomy, so they seek out nonsurgical options.
How long is Acessa procedure?
The Acessa procedure typically takes between 90 to 120 minutes depending on the size, location, and number of fibroids. Fibroids are heated, using radiofrequency ablation, to the point where they are destroyed and are no longer the consistency of a fibroid. The heat denatures the proteins inside the fibroid cells.
Does Acessa work for large fibroids?
Acessa eliminates your fibroids, saves your uterus If you suffer from heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, abdominal pain and pressure, frequent urination and low energy due to anemia, you may have uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are very common. In fact, approximately 70% of women have fibroids by age 50.
What is the cost of the Acessa procedure?
Although medical costs can vary by region and medical facility, the self-pay cost for an Acessa procedure typically ranges from $9,000 to $15,000. Many health insurance plans cover the treatment, though patient co-payment and co-insurance costs can vary widely.
How is the Acessa procedure used to treat fibroids?
The Acessa procedure is a new minimally-invasive, same-day (outpatient) therapy for fibroids. It uses a technology called radiofrequency ablation. Each fibroid is destroyed by applying energy through a small needle array. The surrounding normal uterine tissue is not affected.
How is radiofrequency ablation used for uterine fibroids?
The Acessa procedure is a new minimally-invasive, same-day (outpatient) therapy for fibroids. It uses a technology called radiofrequency ablation. Each fibroid is destroyed by applying energy through a small needle array. The surrounding normal uterine tissue is not affected. The destroyed tissue may then be completely reabsorbed.
How are uterine fibroids destroyed in gynecologist?
It uses a technology called radiofrequency ablation. Each fibroid is destroyed by applying energy through a small needle array. The surrounding normal uterine tissue is not affected. The destroyed tissue may then be completely reabsorbed. Uterine fibroids are a large part of most Gynecologists’ practice.
Which is first line treatment for fibroids?
The Fibroid Treatment Collaborative is the first to adopt Acessa technology as first line treatment for the management of fibroids.