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Which is statistically safer: a hysterectomy or uterine artery embolization?

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UAE: Uae probably safer since done under conscious sedation vs general anesthesia, no risk to ureter, bladder, or bowel.

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Answered 5/29/2022

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UAE: Uae is much safer. It is less invasive and has a shorter recovery timer. More importantly the woman gets to keep her uterus.

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Dr. Eric Chen answered

Specializes in Radiology

UAE: Uterine artery embolization has a lower complication rate than total hysterectomy, due to its less invasive nature. However, because of this, it is a less definitive treatment.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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