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What role do the fallopian tubes play in conception?

Healthy fallopian tubes are key to a successful pregnancy as they form the passageway for the female’s eggs to travel to the uterus 🌸 Despite their importance, many women do not realise their fallopian tubes are blocked until they are struggling to conceive🤰Fortunately, Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) is a relatively new, effective means to treat […]

Hysterectomy vs UFE

One life-altering, the other life-enhancing – here’s how a hysterectomy and UFE treatment differ 👀 If you’ve been diagnosed with fibroids and would like to learn more about permanent, non-invasive UFE treatment, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online 🌸

How are blocked fallopian tubes diagnosed?

If your doctor suspects your fallopian tubes are blocked, they may suggest a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) examination. During this test, a special ‘dye’ called contrast is injected into the uterus by a small catheter through the cervix. An X-ray outlining the uterus is then taken to confirm if there are any blockages. If the injected dye […]

Review

Thank you for this wonderful update Trudy! It was our pleasure to be of service 🌼 If you’ve been diagnosed with fibroids and would like to learn more about permanent, non-invasive UFE treatment, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message online 💐

What city should our doctors visit next?

It’s a new season and we’ve got spring in our step! 🌸 Which city would you like to see the Microsurgery fly to next? 👀 Let us know in the comments below👇

What we do

Specialising in non-invasive, image-guided procedures is the cornerstone of what we do 🩺 Speak to The Microsurgery about any of the following procedures:   🌸 Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) 🌸 Uterine Artery Embolisation (UAE) 🌸 Uterine Fibroids Embolisation (UFE) 🌸 Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) 🌸 Gastrointestinal Bleeding 🌸 Specialized liver cancer treatments

Patient Review

We just love a happy ending 💛✨ If you’ve been diagnosed and would like to undergo permanent UFE treatment for fibroids, please visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or drop us a message online.

A FTR explained

A Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) is a non-surgical procedure to clear blockages in the fallopian tubes; sometimes linked to infertility. These blockages can be a buildup of debris from pelvic infection, or scarring from previous abdominal surgery. As we are the only practice in South Africa currently offering this non-surgical procedure, please visit our website […]

Medical Aid Cover

Viva! Uterine Fibroid Embolisation is now fully covered by almost all South African medical aids 🌸 After the 3rd consecutive month of joining and disclosing your diagnosis; access to UFE treatment can be unlocked 🙌✨ Visit our website www.fibroids.co.za or send us a message for more 💐

Fallopian Tube Recanalisation: How it’s done

Here are the steps we take to clear blockages in the fallopian tubes, via a Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR): 👉 At the start, patients will receive an intravenous drip and short-acting medication to assist with mild discomfort and for sedation. 👉 A speculum is then placed in the vagina and a small catheter is inserted […]