ReviewArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2024
Hysteroscopic diode laser myolysis: from a case series to literature review of incisionless myolysis techniques for managing heavy menstrual bleeding in premenopausal women.
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- Navigating the future landscape of uterine fibroid research: a comprehensive summary of patient-centered outcome measures and implications.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Management of Myomectomy Scar Pregnancy: A Scoping Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
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- Exploring thermal balloon endometrial ablation with Foley's catheter: Management for heavy menstrual bleeding.SAGE open medicine · 2025Article
- Efficacy and Safety of Non-Ablative Dual Wavelength Diode Laser Therapy for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: A Single-Center Prospective Study.Advances in therapy · 2024Observational
- A New Intrauterine Adhesions Classification System: The "Loddo Score".Gynecology and minimally invasive therapyReview
- The relation of heavy or prolonged bleeding during the menopause transition to risk of hysterectomy.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
purposeThis case series examined the safety and effectiveness of hysteroscopic myolysis using laser-induced interstitial thermo-therapy (LITT) for treating heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in premenopausal women with FIGO type 1 or 2 uterine fibroids, not planning for future fertility. Additionally, a comprehensive review of innovative, minimally invasive, incisionless myolysis techniques was conducted.
methodsWomen with HMB, sonographically diagnosed with a single FIGO type 1 or 2 fibroid, underwent hysteroscopic myolysis using the Leonardo
resultsThe procedure resulted in significant HMB reductions and noticeable fibroid size, volume, and vascularization decrease in all three patients, with no reported complications. The literature review revealed both advantages and limitations of the minimally invasive, incisionless myolysis techniques.
conclusionsHysteroscopic laser myolysis is a safe and effective therapeutic intervention for patients experiencing HMB, diagnosed with FIGO type 1 or 2 fibroids, and not planning for future fertility. The procedure resulted in significant reductions in menstrual blood loss and fibroid size. Despite the promising results, it is essential to note the limitations of this report, including its case series design, a small number of patients, and a short follow-up period. Further research is necessary to confirm these results.
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