The minimally invasive alternative for treating Fibroids

Fibroid Embolisation is a minimally invasive procedure that combats the occurrence of uterine fibroids. This treatment offers a non-surgical alternative to a Hysterectomy and treats the fibroid through a procedure that is orchestrated through the femoral artery in the groin or the radial artery in the wrist. This treatment option is relatively new in the African continent though it is gaining speed in Southern Africa. It is currently available in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia through Fibroid Care, an initiative that is headed by interventional radiologist Dr Andrew Lawson.

Uterine Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop from the smooth muscular tissue of the uterus. Fibroids vary in size and symptom severity with many women having fibroids for several years before detection. Common symptoms of fibroids include excessive and prolonged menstrual bleeding, pain and pressure in the pelvic region, frequent urination, constipation and painful intercourse. Women who experience severe symptoms find that their quality of life is impacted and require treatment to restore normality.

Traditional fibroid treatment consisted of mostly surgical methods such as a hysterectomy whereby the entire womb or part of it is removed. A hysterectomy puts an end to a woman’s child bearing years and like any surgical procedure, requires a long recovery period for the patient. Fibroid Embolisation is being opted for in place of surgery due to its effectiveness at treating fibroids without impacting fertility. It is minimally invasive and requires little down time when compared with other intensive methods. It is typically conducted as an outpatient procedure, permitting most patients to be discharged just a few hours after.

The procedure can be conducted through the femoral artery in the groin or the radial artery in the wrist. The latter is preferred due to the closeness of the radial artery to the skin which accommodates a more comfortable experience overall. A local anaesthetic is administered to the patient and a tiny 1 mm incision is made in the skin above the femoral or radial artery. A catheter is fed through this incision and under x-ray guidance is used to locate the artery that supplies nourishment to the fibroid(s). Once this has been determined, a blockage is created using inert particles to prevent the flow of blood to the fibroid. This process starves the fibroid of nutrition and in doing so causes it to shrink before disappearing entirely. In the unlikely event of a fibroid recurrence, Fibroid Embolisation may be safely conducted again.

Fibroid Embolisation is available through Fibroid Care who operate primarily at the Netcare Femina Hospital in Pretoria. Fibroid Care also practise Fibroid Embolisation at hospitals in other regions to ensure service to a greater area. They currently operate at Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria, Rondebosch Medical Centre in Cape Town, Vergelegen Mediclinic in Somerset West, Lenmend Bokamoso in Botswana and Weltwitschia in Namimibia. Demand for this groundbreaking procedure is rising and Fibroid Care are committed to expanding their services to a wider range of communities in the continent.

About Dr Andrew Lawson:

Dr Andrew Lawson is a Radiologist who has specialised in Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology. He received his medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand. He studied further in Cape Town, acquiring his accreditation in Radiology at Groote Schuur Hospital. He received training in Artery Embolisation whilst in England, and completed this specialization at the Royal Surrey Hospital. He founded Fibroid Care, a Fibroid treatment initiative that offers Fibroid embolisation in specific regions across sub-Saharan Africa.

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Fibroid Embolization conducted as a day procedure under local anesthetic With Fibroid Embolisation, symptoms of uterine fibroids can be resolved by means of a minimally invasive procedure which is conducted through the femoral artery of the groin or the radial artery in the wrist. This procedure is gaining traction in the Southern African region where it is looked to be an alternative to invasive methods such as a Hysterectomy. Fibroid Embolisation is available through Fibroid Care, an initiative that services parts of Sub- Saharan African including South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. Fibroid Care was founded by Fibroid Embolisation specialist and interventional radiologist Dr Andrew Lawson.

Fibroids are masses of muscular tissue and fibrous cells that develop in the uterus. Many women are unaware they have fibroids as they are often symptom free and can go undetected without a x-ray or medical scan. Symptomatic fibroids however, cause a range of difficulties for the fibroid sufferer who may experience excessive menstrual bleeding for long periods of time, pain in the pelvis and back as well as frequent urination and pain during sexual intercourse.Treatment options for problematic fibroids depend on the patient’s medical history as well as their expectations around fertility. Options like a hysterectomy will bring about the end of a woman’s child bearing years while less invasive techniques like a myomectomy may preserve fertility but still carry a risk of causing a hindrance. Fibroid Embolisation does not negatively impact a woman’s ability to conceive as it treats the fibroid in isolation.

It is conducted as a day procedure, with minimal recovery time. Fibroid Embolisation makes use of targeted treatment and requires a small incision be made in the wrist or groin of the patient. Through this incision a catheter is fed and used to locate the artery that sustains the fibroid. Inoperative particles are used to create a blockage to the fibroid nourishing artery, causing it to eventually shrink away. Symptom relief is experienced fairly quickly and reoccurrence is rare.This highly effective and safe procedure is available through Fibroid Care who perform the procedure at various locations in sub-saharan Africa.

Their primary location is at the Netcare Femina Hospital which is located in Pretoria. They also operate at Mediclinic Heart Hospital (Pretoria), Rondebosch Medical Centre (Cape Town), Vergelegen Mediclinic (Somerset West), Lenmend Bokamoso( Botswana) and Welwitschia (Namibia) With rising demand for this revolutionary technique, Fibroid Care has expressed their commitment to expansion in the African region.

About Dr Andrew Lawson
Dr Andrew Lawson is an interventional Radiologist, committed to the execution of minimally invasive and targeted treatment. He studied towards his medical degree at the University of Witwaterstrand before furthering his studies in Cape Town where he acquired accreditation in Radiology at Groote Schuur Hospital. He has always been interested in Artery Embolisation and received training in this field whilst in England where he completed his specialization at the Royal Surrey Hospital. He is the founding member of Fibroid Care.

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Tel: +27 (0)79 810 9423

The majority of the women these days experience unbearable pain and heavy bleeding during those days of the month. The actual causes behind such conditions can be many. However, most women who come across these symptoms are diagnosed with either uterine fibroids or Adenomyosis or at times both. Hence, they rely on reputable surgeons or clinics for best treatment. When it comes to reliable medical institutions, the fist name that comes to mind is Fibroid Treatment Clinic. Based in South Africa, this clinic has two branches- one in Johannesburg and the other in Cape Town. This clinic has gained wide reputation all over the world for providing the patients with world-class treatment.

More about the clinic

This reputable medical structure, Fibroid Treatment Clinic, provides top-notch and highly effectual treatments by applying modern surgical methods. The surgeons of this clinic perform minimally invasive surgical procedures to treat fibroids or Adenomyosis permanently. This procedure is less hazardous as compared to the open surgery. They opt for procedures that can be carried out within a short period. These modern treatments are effective and help in speedy recovery. The professionals make sure to preserve one’s uterus by providing the best treatments possible. One doesn’t have to opt for hysterectomy by relying on this clinic.

The medical institution has some competent doctors as well as other personnel that are highly knowledgeable. They employ the best of their skills to enable the patients to get relief from the unbearable symptoms of fibroids and Adenomyosis. The patients with infertility issues that opted for Uterine Fibroid Embolisation from this clinic have had successful pregnancies and childbirth later on.

Treatments performed in this clinic

UFE- Uterine Fibroid Embolisation is the minimally invasive procedure performed by the surgeons in this clinic to cure uterine fibroids permanently. This surgical method is comparatively less risky than the open surgeries. There isn’t any need for hysterectomy if a patient, diagnosed with the non-cancerous masses, opts for this surgery from this clinic.

UAE- Uterine Artery Embolisation is carried out by the surgeons on patients who have Adenomyosis- the condition wherein the cells which line the innermost part of uterus grow within uterus muscles. This surgical method is performed on patients who aren’t keen to undergo hysterectomy.

Why should one choose clinic?

Some of the many reasons to choose this clinic include:

The treatments they provide help in rapid recovery.

The team members comprise years of experience.

The clinic provides necessary medical aids.

Surgical procedures carried out in this clinic protect one’s uterus.

To know more about the clinic, do visit the official website.

Contact Details

Fibroids Treatment Clinic

Wilderness Road, Claremont, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

Phone No: + 27 11 484 0135

Phone No: + 27 21 434 0180

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Website: www.fibroids.co.za