Lanzarote, Pioneer in Canary Islands with Microwave Myoma Ablation

The Doctor José Molina Orosa Hospital implements a minimally invasive technique to treat this pathology, offering an alternative to conventional surgery.

Abstract representation of microwave energy targeting a uterine fibroid in a medical scan.
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Abstract representation of microwave energy targeting a uterine fibroid in a medical scan.

The University Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa, in Lanzarote, has become the first center in the Canary Islands to implement microwave myoma ablation, an innovative and minimally invasive technique.

This new therapeutic option, announced by the Canary Islands Government's Ministry of Health, significantly expands treatment alternatives for patients with this condition. The hospital's Gynecology and Obstetrics department has successfully performed three interventions, reducing fibroid size and alleviating associated symptoms.
Microwave ablation uses energy to apply heat in a controlled manner directly to the fibroid, destroying its cells. It is indicated for women of reproductive age with heavy bleeding and secondary infertility, after specialist evaluation.

"This procedure represents a significant advancement, as it allows us to treat certain fibroids where other treatments are not as effective."

Javier Cuadrado · Head of Gynecology and Obstetrics Department
The technique is performed without surgical incisions, promoting rapid recovery and minimizing complications associated with traditional surgery. The Molina Orosa Hospital thus reinforces its commitment to conservative treatments, innovation, and personalized medicine in women's healthcare.
The incorporation of this and other techniques is part of the growth of the Gynecology and Obstetrics service, which currently has 19 specialists and 11 nursing technicians, the highest number to date. The staff has been reinforced with three doctors and three nursing technicians compared to 2023, increasing care capacity.