NovaSure™: The Bipolar Radiofrequency Endometrial Ablation System for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Abstract

The bipolar radiofrequency endometrial ablation system (NovaSure™) has been developed to treat women suffering from menorrhagia due to dysfunctional uterine bleeding. This technology allows for a customized, controlled, contoured endometrial ablation, without the need for hysteroscopic visualization and endometrial pretreatment. Average treatment time is 90 s. Active bleeding, at the time of treatment, is not found to be a limiting factor for the use of this technology. Technical aspects of the bipolar radiofrequency ablation procedure are described and summarized in this article. The safety features employed, combined with a high level of effectiveness and patient satisfaction, qualifies this system for consideration as a logical alternative to hysterectomy as well as an alternative to hysteroscopic endometrial ablation.