Interim results of the American Vesta trial of endometrial ablation.
OBJECTIVE
To compare results of endometrial ablation using the Vesta system compared with resection and rollerball.


METHODS
Multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled study (Canadian Task Force classification I).


METHODS
Private practice and academic center.


METHODS
Women with menorrhagia documented by menstrual diaries who failed or refused hormonal therapy and who had no major uterine organic lesions.


METHODS
Vesta endometrial ablation or traditional endometrial resection and rollerball ablation.


RESULTS
Both groups achieved excellent control of menorrhagia.


CONCLUSIONS
Vesta is an attractive alternative to traditional methods of endometrial ablation. (J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 6(1):45-49, 1999)
Corson
S L
SL
Jeffereson Medical College/Women's Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Brill
A I
AI
Brooks
P G
PG
Cooper
J M
JM
Indman
P D
PD
Liu
J H
JH
Soderstrom
R M
RM
Vancaillie
T G
TG
D000328:Adult; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004717:Endometrium / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008595:Menorrhagia / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies