Innovative and conventional "conservative" technologies for the treatment of uterine fibroids in Italy: a multidimensional assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To evaluate the potential benefits of the Magnetic Resonance-guided high intensity Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) introduction in the clinical practice, for the treatment of uterine fibroids, in comparison with the standard "conservative" procedures, devoted to women who wish to preserve their uterus or enhance fertility: myomectomy and uterine artery embolization (UAE).

Methods

A Health Technology Assessment was conducted, assuming the payer's perspective (Italian National Healthcare Service). The nine EUnetHTA Core Model dimensions were deeply investigated, by means of i) a literature review; ii) the implementation of health economics tools (useful for uterine fibroids patients' clinical pathway economic evaluation, and budget impact analysis), to define MRgFUS eco

SUBMITTER: Ferrario L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8932203 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature