Interim results of the American vesta trial of endometrial ablation

Study Objective. To compare results of endometrial ablation using the Vesta system compared with resection and rollerball. Design. Multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled study (Canadian Task Force classification I). Setting. Private practice and academic center. Patients. Women with menorrhagia documented by menstrual diaries who failed or refused hormonal therapy and who had no major uterine organic lesions. Interventions. Vesta endometrial ablation or traditional endometrial resection and rollerball ablation. Measurements and Main Results. Both groups achieved excellent control of menorrhagia. Conclusion. Vesta is an attractive alternative to traditional methods of endometrial ablation.