Pioneering Uterine Fibroid Treatment Achieved at Kauvery Hospital

Kauvery Hospital in South Tamil Nadu has achieved a significant milestone by successfully treating a 51-year-old woman with severe uterine fibroids using a minimally invasive procedure called Bilateral Uterine Artery Embolisation (UAE). This procedure preserved the uterus, provided rapid recovery, and eliminated the need for major surgery.

In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Kauvery Hospital in South Tamil Nadu has successfully treated a 51-year-old woman with severe uterine fibroids using a minimally invasive technique known as Bilateral Uterine Artery Embolisation (UAE).

This advanced procedure, a first for the hospital, enabled preservation of the patient's uterus while ensuring a rapid recovery and a hospital discharge within 24 hours. Follow-up imaging confirmed a complete absence of blood flow to the fibroid, with no pain or excessive bleeding experienced by the patient.

Performed by a multidisciplinary team, the UAE procedure effectively addressed the root cause of the fibroid symptoms by blocking its blood supply, eliminating the need for major surgery and preventing severe anemia recurrence, offering a groundbreaking alternative in fibroid care.