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GFA is radiofrequency ablation of fibroids. This is a laparoscopic procedure whereby a radiofrequency probe is inserted into the fibroid under laparoscopic and ultrasound guidance. Each fibroid is heated to temperatures averaging 95 deg C. The fibroid undergoes coagulative necrosis and shrinks and/or disappears.

Myomectomy is a procedure in which an incision is made into the uterus and the fibroids are surgically removed from the uterus. The uterine incision is closed with sutures. This procedure can be performed through an abdominal incision or via laparoscopy.

UAE is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat uterine fibroids. An embolic material is injected into the uterine artery(ies) to block blood flow to one or more fibroids. This procedure is performed by an interventional radiologist.