Endometrial Ablation–Thermal, with Hysteroscopy, D&C
Endometrial Ablation-Thermal, with Hysteroscopy, D&C
Endometrial Ablation-Thermal (Novasure) is specifically designed for pre-menopausal women, especially those who experience very heavy periods. Novasure Endometrial Ablation is the answer to such problems. Known for being one of the most efficient methods of Endometrial Ablation, Novasure offers quick and safe riddance from heavy periods that disrupt your life. It is a safe and approved method of destroying the endometrial lining so that you no longer have to deal with very heavy and painful menstruation.
FAQS
Frequently asked questions about surgical procedures
Can I use my insurance and get these prices?
Payment is due 14 calendar days prior to your surgery date. If, after the cutoff, your account is not settled, your case must be postponed.
How quickly can I have surgery?
How will I meet my surgeon?
If I had a car or work accident, would you work with my employer or attorney for payment?
What if I get sick right before my surgery?
You could develop a respiratory infection, a urinary tract infection, COVID, or some other condition that may necessitate postponement. There is no penalty when this happens.
What’s Included:
- Facility fee
- Graft and hardware costs (if needed)
- Surgeon and assistant surgeon fees
- Anesthesiologist
- Time in the recovery unit (at no additional charge)
- Initial consultation visit
- One post-operative visit
*Please note: If you choose not to proceed with surgery after the initial consultation, or if you delay your procedure for more than 6 weeks, you will need to update your consultation at a cost of $375.
What’s not included:
- Lab testing before and after the surgery, as needed
- Electrocardiogram (EKG), depending on age. If you had one elsewhere in the past 6 months and it read “normal”, we can forego this expense.
- Imaging costs. X-rays and MRIs can be obtained anywhere.
- Physical therapy services
- Medications you’ll need (oral or IV antibiotic infusions if an infection arises)
- Wound care
- Bracing supplies
- Additional doctor visits (a pre-operative visit with the surgeon, in person, and any required post-op follow-ups after the suture removal to monitor your progress
- Additional surgical intervention if a complication arises
- Additional imaging or hospital care if a blood clot develops
Before the Procedure
Always tell your health care provider or nurse what drugs you are taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.
During the days before the surgery:
- You may be asked to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Warfarin (Coumadin), and any other drugs that make it hard for your blood to clot.
- Ask your health care provider which drugs you should still take on the day of your surgery.
On the day of your surgery:
- You will very often be asked not to drink or eat anything for 6 – 12 hours before the surgery.
- Take the drugs your health care provider told you to take with a small sip of water.
- Your health care provider or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital
Procedure
The Novasure Procedure is often preferred over others because it has an in-built proactive safety test. This is known as the cavity integrity assessment test, in which a small amount of carbon dioxide gas is released into the uterus to verify the integrity of the cavity. If the doctor or the technician feels that something is not right, they can immediately withdraw the electrode and stop the procedure. The Novasure method uses a thin folded electrode array, which is inserted into the uterus through the vagina. The array unfolds and spreads to conform to the shape of the uterus. Radiofrequency energy is then passed through the electrode to the tissues, thus destroying the endometrial layer. After the endometrial lining is desiccated, the electrode array is then folded back and retracted.
What to expect after your surgery
Recovery
The recovery from Endometrial Ablation Thermal (Novasure) does not take a very long time. Since the procedure is performed under general anesthesia, you may be asked to rest in the hospital till the effects of the anesthesia wear off. The doctor may ask you to stay in the hospital for longer and remain under observation. You may experience some light bleeding for a few days after the procedure.
Risks
As with any surgery, there are risks; however, Endometrial Ablation-Thermal (Novasure) carries the lowest risks of complications:
- Heavy Bleeding
- Infection or thermal injuries
- Perforation of the uterine walls
- Rare risks include:
- Complications from anesthesia, some other temporary side effects include brief bouts of nausea and vomiting, cramping, spotting or mild to heavy discharge.
Talk with your doctor to understand possible risks and benefits of surgery.
Can I Travel to St George for Surgery?
Yes, and we’ll help you make all your arrangements.
- We have arrangements to try to obtain free flights through a non-profit volunteer pilot organization. We can do this with 10 days’ advance notice in most cases.
- We have discount codes for the Holiday Inn in town. This hotel is 1.5 miles from the surgery center and 2 miles from our clinic.
- We’ll arrange to send your after-surgery medications to your hometown pharmacy for pickup before you leave.
What if I would rather drive to St George?
No problem, we can help with those plans as well. When you have surgery with us, we’ll need to make sure you’re safe and comfortable after surgery. We’ll arrange cold compression therapy that requires an AC/DC adaptor/transformer and frequent stops to stretch and refill the ice reservoir on the road.
We’ll ask about the vehicle you’ll travel in to ensure you have a way to elevate and stretch out in the vehicle on the road while someone else does the driving.
How are follow-up and initial consultations handled?
In-person and telehealth consultations are possible with the surgeon to whom your case is assigned. The initial visit is included in the surgical package and is valued at $375.
We can also obtain the flights from the volunteer pilot nonprofit if you’d like to come for initial and follow-up visits in person. One follow-up visit is included in the surgical package at a value of $175. Any additional visits are charged at the time of service to your credit or debit card.
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