WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2000: Re: What is the difference between a rollerball and a laser ablation?

Re: What is the difference between a rollerball and a laser ablation?

From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 20:22:49 -0500 (CDT)

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The rollerball ablation uses a ball or barrel shaped probe that has an electrical current pass through it into the endometrial lining, causing scarring. The lase ablation uses a fiberoptic laser - the tip of the laser is directly applied to the lining. I have found teh roller barrel to give the best results. The laser is more high tech, but I don't feel that is gives as even scarring of the lining.

At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Debbie wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>Just wondering, is there a difference between a rollerball and a laser
>ablation? I have been searching for this info and have not yet found a
>thing. I had the balloon, and may have another one done since I am not
>satisfied with the results, and this time I want to make darn sure I do
>it the best way there is to have it done as I found out after the
>balloon that a rollerball is much more effective, and talking to woman
>on my site that had a rollerball..they have the best results...no more
>bleeding...well, one lady had 3 days of spotting...I will take that over
>these long cycles I still get after a balloon.
>
>TIA;)

-- J Wang, M.D Assitant Clinical Prof. Tufts University School of Medicine

>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only >and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. >This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to >consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options >and/or interventions.>

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