title: The Hydro ThermAblator.
abstract: The Hydro ThermAblator system is a unique approach to endometrial ablation, employing constant direct visual control via hysteroscopy combined with a 'no-touch' gravity flow of heated saline that treats the entire endometrial surface regardless of its topography. The automated controller helps to ensure reproducible results without the necessity for high operator skill. The system employs a safety feature that monitors the fluid level constantly within a closed system, so that loss of fluid through unsuspected uterine perforation occurring during dilatation can be diagnosed even though it may not be visually apparent to the operator. Results as judged by patient satisfaction, amenorrhoea rates and/or return to normal menstrual flow are excellent.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thomas Jefferson University Medical School, Philadelphia, PA, USA. stephenlco@aol.com
authors.forename: Stephen L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Corson
mesh_terms: D004717:Endometrium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000379:methods; D008595:Menorrhagia / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome