title: Magnetic-resonance-guided percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids.
abstract: Percutaneous laser ablation of uterine fibroids with magnetic resonance thermal monitoring causes shrinkage of treated areas by 37.5% 3 months later. This technique may provide an alternative to open surgery.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Law
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Gedroyc
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Regan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014599:Uterus / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery