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Laparoscopic Extracorporeal Knot-Tying for Uterine Vessel Occlusion during Hysterectomy with Cervical Cerclage in Large Uteri
Published on: September 12, 2025
Uterine artery occlusion: what is the evidence?
George A Vilos1, Jackie Hollett-Caines, Fred Burbank
1St Joseph's Health Care, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. george.vilos@sjhc.london.on.ca
Abstract:
Symptomatic uterine fibroids are a relatively common gynecologic condition. In the past, fibroids were exclusively treated by myomectomy and/or hysterectomy. With the advent of uterine artery embolization or uterine artery occlusion, there now exist minimally invasive approaches to fibroid therapy especially for women in whom surgery is contraindicated or for those who wish to retain their uterus and possibly fertility. Fertility and pregnancy outcomes after these minimally invasive therapies are currently being evaluated.
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