06/02/2025
Comparison Between Fibroid Myomectomy Surgery and Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
🔴 In the first image, we see the surgical approach for fibroid myomectomy
🔹 A large surgical incision is made in the skin, followed by cuts in the underlying fat and muscle layers until the uterus is reached and the fibroid is exposed.
🔹 After the procedure, all these layers are sutured back together, and the wound requires a long healing process.
⏳ Recovery takes about 5 weeks, with pain at the surgical site and a higher risk of post-surgical infections.
🟢 In the second image, we see uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)
✅ No surgical incision ❌ No stitches ❌ No pain from a large wound
✅ The entry point is just a small arterial puncture in the thigh or hand 🩸, similar to a simple blood sample.
✅ Through this tiny puncture, we insert a very thin tube, like a straw 🥤, and navigate it under X-ray guidance until we reach the artery supplying the fibroid, where we proceed with embolization.
💯 The major advantage is that patients can return to their normal life very quickly, as there is no long recovery time or severe pain after the procedure.
💊 Additionally, there is a much lower risk of infection compared to surgery.
✨ Uterine fibroid embolization is a safe and effective alternative without surgery or prolonged recovery time.
