Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is proud to offer a new incision-less treatment for patients suffering from symptomatic uterine fibroids. Most women develop fibroids, or benign growths, in or around their uterus during childbearing age. However, in some cases, they can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as heavy bleeding and painful periods or even lead to fertility issues.
“Problematic fibroids can range in size from a grape to a grapefruit, and the symptoms they cause may worsen over time if left untreated,” explained Dr. Samy Iskandar, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Bon Secours OB-GYN. “Bon Secours is the first in South Carolina to offer this innovative new treatment, which is a breakthrough alternative to hysterectomy and myomectomy. It can treat a wide range of fibroid types, sizes, and locations – all of which is a huge win for our patients.”
Dr. Iskandar has completed several procedures using the Sonata® System from Gynesonics®, a women’s healthcare company focused on the development of minimally invasive solutions for symptomatic uterine fibroids. Using an intrauterine ultrasound handpiece, the Sonata System helps to locate and target individual fibroids. Radiofrequency energy is then delivered to shrink the fibroid and reduce symptoms. Because the fibroids are treated from inside the uterus, no incisions to the abdomen are required, no tissue is surgically removed, and the uterus is preserved.
When surveyed after 12 months, 95 percent of women in a clinical study on Sonata Treatment trial results reported a reduction in menstrual bleeding, and 50 percent said they returned to normal activity the next day. In fact, robust clinical evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of the Sonata System has led many health insurance companies to provide payor coverage for this innovative treatment.
“Invasive surgery can be a major deterrent to those who would otherwise seek care and we are very pleased to help Bon Secours offer this innovative new treatment to those in need,” said Chris Owens, President and CEO of Gynesonics. “We look forward to hearing more about the life-changing success stories from patients.”
For more information on the Sonata Treatment please contact Bon Secours OB-GYN at 864-516-1190
“Problematic fibroids can range in size from a grape to a grapefruit, and the symptoms they cause may worsen over time if left untreated,” explained Dr. Samy Iskandar, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Bon Secours OB-GYN. “Bon Secours is the first in South Carolina to offer this innovative new treatment, which is a breakthrough alternative to hysterectomy and myomectomy. It can treat a wide range of fibroid types, sizes, and locations – all of which is a huge win for our patients.”
Dr. Iskandar has completed several procedures using the Sonata® System from Gynesonics®, a women’s healthcare company focused on the development of minimally invasive solutions for symptomatic uterine fibroids. Using an intrauterine ultrasound handpiece, the Sonata System helps to locate and target individual fibroids. Radiofrequency energy is then delivered to shrink the fibroid and reduce symptoms. Because the fibroids are treated from inside the uterus, no incisions to the abdomen are required, no tissue is surgically removed, and the uterus is preserved.
When surveyed after 12 months, 95 percent of women in a clinical study on Sonata Treatment trial results reported a reduction in menstrual bleeding, and 50 percent said they returned to normal activity the next day. In fact, robust clinical evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of the Sonata System has led many health insurance companies to provide payor coverage for this innovative treatment.
“Invasive surgery can be a major deterrent to those who would otherwise seek care and we are very pleased to help Bon Secours offer this innovative new treatment to those in need,” said Chris Owens, President and CEO of Gynesonics. “We look forward to hearing more about the life-changing success stories from patients.”
For more information on the Sonata Treatment please contact Bon Secours OB-GYN at 864-516-1190