http://goldbamboo.com/ Hysterectomy News from GoldBamboo.com en-us © 2005, Gold Bamboo LLC, All Rights Reserved http://goldbamboo.com/news-a217915.html Uterine artery embolization, a less-invasive treatment for uterine fibroids, is as effective as hysterectomy and myomectomy, according to a study published in the Jan. 25 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, the Washington Post reports (Washington Post, 1/25). [click link for full article] Mon, 29 Jan 2007 05:00 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a217222.html A nonsurgical approach to the treatment of uterine fibroids is a reasonable alternative to surgery such as hysterectomy, a study shows. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:00 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a217200.html Women who had less invasive treatment for painful uterine fibroids did about as well as those who had surgery, including hysterectomy, suggests a new study that lays out the options for a troubling condition affecting millions of women. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:36 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a213809.html Title: Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A New ApproachCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/2/2007 2:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/2/2007 Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:00 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a215817.html The New York Downtown Hospital is planning to carry out the first ever successful uterus transplant. The procedure had been attempted six years ago in Saudi Arabia, but failed. Women who do not have a uterus, such as those who underwent a hysterectomy, would possibly have the chance to conceive. The transplant might also help women who have a damaged or defective uterus. [click link for full article] Tue, 16 Jan 2007 07:00 EST