ACESSA™ PROCEDURE
The Acessa™ procedure utilizes a technology called radiofrequency ablation, and treats each fibroid by applying energy through a small needle array. The surrounding normal uterine tissue is not damaged or otherwise affected. Over time, the treated fibroid tissue shrinks and may become completely reabsorbed by the body. Acessa™ is performed under general anesthesia, and only two very small (approximately 1/4”) abdominal incisions are needed during the procedure – there is no cutting, suturing or removal of the uterus itself. Do you want to learn more about Acessa™? Contact our office to learn more about how Acessa™ will change your life.
UTERUS MAPPED FOR FIBROIDS
Source: Halt Medical – Uterus Mapped for Fibroids
The laparoscopic ultrasound probe is used to determine the location and size of all fibroids present. Intra-abdominal ultrasound allows excellent visualization of fibroids as small as 2 mm in diameter.
HANDPIECE INTRODUCED INTO FIBROID
Source: Halt Medical – Handpiece Introduced Into Fibroid
The Handpiece tip is advanced into the fibroid with ultrasound guidance.
DEPLOYMENT OF HANDPIECE ELECTRODES
Source: Halt Medical – Deployment of Handpiece Electrodes
The electrode array is deployed. Laparoscopic and ultrasound evaluation confirm that the electrodes remain within the fibroid.
ABLATION AND WITHDRAWAL
Source: Halt Medical – Ablation and Withdrawal
The appropriate duration of ablation is determined, the treatment is applied, and any bleeding is controlled as the Handpiece is withdrawn.
