Study objective: To evaluate a new device for endometrial ablation.
Design: (Canadian Task Force classification II-1).
Setting: University-affiliated hospital.
Patients: Thirty-two women scheduled for hysterectomy.
Interventions: Endometrial ablation and hysterectomy.
Measurements and main results: The new device for endometrial ablation was evaluated by studying depth of necrosis after staining for the oxidative enzyme NADH. Uniform endomyometrial necrosis was achieved at a depth of 2 to 4 mm with 90 degrees C saline circulated for 10 minutes.
Conclusion: The procedure was successful in all patients, and there were no adverse clinical sequelae. (J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 6(3):269-273, 1999)