Treatment of Uterine Fibroids Without Surgery Using Interventional Catheterization
Do you suffer from heavy uterine bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, or feel heaviness in your abdomen due to fibroids? You no longer need to fear traditional surgeries. Thanks to the advancement of interventional radiology, you can now get rid of the symptoms and treat uterine fibroids without surgery, without general anesthesia, and without the need for a hysterectomy.
Dr. Amr El-Sakka, a faculty member in interventional radiology at the Faculty of Medicine and a member of the leading European and Arab specialized societies (CIRSE, PAIRS), offers you a safe and effective solution through interventional catheterization for uterine fibroids, one of the latest medical techniques globally to treat uterine fibroids. Continue reading to learn more about this treatment.
What is Uterine Fibroid Treatment with Interventional Catheterization?
Interventional catheterization for uterine fibroids is a precise and non-surgical procedure performed within the interventional radiology unit. It aims to shrink the fibroids inside the uterus by closing the blood vessels that supply them.
Instead of removing the fibroid or the uterus, as in traditional surgery, the doctor prevents blood flow to the fibroid, causing it to gradually shrink, thus eliminating the symptoms.
This method offers a safe and effective alternative to surgery, especially for women who want to preserve their uterus or do not wish to undergo general anesthesia. With Dr. Amr El-Sakka, the procedure is carried out with the highest precision and safety using the latest catheterization and imaging devices.
How Is Uterine Fibroid Treatment Without Surgery Performed Using Interventional Catheterization?
The procedure is performed in a specialized interventional radiology unit and relies on precise imaging and guidance to ensure complete safety for the patient. Here are the key steps in the procedure:
The patient undergoes a clinical examination and blood tests, along with imaging tests (ultrasound or MRI) to accurately determine the size and location of the fibroids.
The doctor explains the procedure and any potential minimal risks to the patient and signs a medical consent form.
A prophylactic antibiotic may be administered before the procedure to prevent infection.
Local anesthesia is applied to the groin or wrist area, then a very fine catheter is inserted through one of the arteries.
Using fluoroscopy (X-ray), the catheter is guided to the uterine arteries feeding the fibroids.
The doctor injects very tiny particles into the arteries, which block the blood supply to the fibroids, causing them to shrink gradually.
The procedure can treat both the right and left uterine arteries through the same entry point or two small openings, depending on the condition.
Once the blood flow to the fibroids is stopped, the catheter is removed, and the entry site is closed with gentle pressure.
The patient is monitored for a few hours and can typically leave the clinic the same day or the next day.
Interventional catheterization relies on precise imaging guidance and is one of the safest and most successful modern treatments for uterine fibroids without any surgical incisions or hysterectomy.
Advantages of Uterine Fibroid Treatment with Interventional Catheterization
This modern treatment offers several advantages that make it the safest and most effective option:
Preserves the Uterus: This method is ideal for women who plan to have children in the future.
Only Local Anesthesia: This is completely safe for women with chronic conditions.
Fast Relief: Patients see significant improvement in symptoms like bleeding and pain within a few weeks, with gradual shrinkage of the fibroids.
Quick Recovery: The patient can go home within hours and resume daily activities in less than a week.
Minimal Incision: The procedure is done through an opening no larger than 2 mm, with no visible scars.
Interventional catheterization with Dr. Amr El-Sakka combines precision, safety, and rapid recovery, making it a true revolution in treating uterine fibroids without surgery.
- He holds a PhD in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology from the Faculty of Medicine - Al-Azhar University.
- Faculty member of Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and Al-Azhar University Hospitals
- Member of the Egyptian Society of Interventional Radiology (EgSIR)
