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Ultrasound Surgery

Posted On: 04-22-2015
Ultrasound Surgery

What is Ultrasound Surgery?

During ultrasound surgery, high-energy sound waves concentrate on a small area in the body to heat and destroy diseased tissue.

Also Known As:

  • Ultrasound-guided surgery
  • Focused ultrasound surgery (FUS)
  • Focused ultrasound ablation

Conditions Treated with Ultrasound Surgery:

Ultrasound surgery is utilized to treat conditions such as blood clots, bone cancer, uterine fibroids, tumors, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Ultrasound Surgery:

There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to ultrasound surgery. Invasive surgery is a surgical alternative. Myomectomy and hysterectomy may be utilized as surgical alternatives for uterine fibroids.

Anesthesia with Ultrasound Surgery:

Ultrasound surgery may be performed with sedation.

Potential Complications from Ultrasound Surgery:

Possible risks following ultrasound surgery include cramping, skin burns and pain. Damage to surrounding tissues and unknown complications are possible.

Prognosis after Ultrasound Surgery:

The prognosis for a positive end result following ultrasound surgery is good.

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