All you need to know about the STARmed Fibroid RFA procedure to prepare for your upcoming appointment.
STARmed Fibroid RFA is a clinically proven, minimally invasive therapy that preserves healthy uterine tissue while relieving the symptoms caused by fibroids without incisions.
Explore the STARmed Fibroid RFA procedure from this informative animation.
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Unconscious sedation or spinal anesthesia will be administered to ensure you are comfortable during the treatment. Your physician will discuss anesthesia options and determine the best choice for you.
This is an outpatient procedure that can be performed in a surgical suite or in-office procedure room. Patients will be discharged 2-3 hours after the procedure.
The procedure typically takes less than one hour, depending on the number and size of fibroids treated.
You will be discharged on the same day of the procedure after being closely monitored for 2-4 hours.
Many patients return to normal activities by the next day. We recommend patients to take it easy for the first week after the procedure.
Some patients see improvement in their symptoms within the first month. Others may take 2-3 cycles to see relief.
Yes. The equipment used in the STARmed Radiofrequency Ablation system – VIVA combo RF Generator and star RF Electrode are FDA cleared in 2018.
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Our physician locator is designed to help you easily find STARmed-trained RFA specialists across the USA and internationally. Our mission is to bring advanced, minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation treatment options closer to you.
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.
