On May 22, the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Sanya Central Hospital (The Third People's Hospital of Hainan Province) utilized high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU, also known as the "HIFU") to treat patients with uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, and cesarean scar pregnancy. The patients reported no significant discomfort during the procedure, and the ablation results were excellent.
What is HIFU?
HIFU, also known as focused ultrasound ablation, is the English translation of "High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound System." HIFU is a non-invasive, localized physical treatment method for conditions such as uterine fibroids and adenomyosis. It is a surgery-free, bloodless, scarless, non-traumatic, and radiation-free tumor treatment technology. It focuses ultrasound waves from outside the body onto the target area inside the body, generating instant high temperatures that cause coagulative necrosis of the tissue while leaving surrounding tissues and the acoustic pathway unharmed, effectively "removing" lesions from outside the body.
Advantages of HIFU Treatment
The HIFU® focused ultrasound tumor treatment system offers the following advantages for uterine fibroids:
No surgery, no puncture, no bleeding, and minimal pain;
Preserves the uterus without damaging healthy uterine tissue;
Does not affect normal endocrine function in women;
Short treatment time and quick recovery, with patients typically discharged the next day;
Sedation and analgesia ensure patient comfort;
Green treatment with no radiation;
Short post-treatment contraception period, with most patients able to conceive within 3-6 months.
In addition to uterine fibroids, HIFU can treat various benign conditions such as adenomyosis, placental implantation, and cesarean scar pregnancy, as well as malignant solid tumors including primary or metastatic liver cancer, breast cancer, malignant bone tumors, kidney cancer, pancreatic cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, retroperitoneal tumors, pelvic tumors, and bladder cancer.
HIFU® Minimally Invasive Treatment Center
Minimally invasive medicine is a modern medical concept and a trend in medical development. The HIFU® Minimally Invasive Treatment Center at Sanya Central Hospital aligns with this trend, adhering to the principle of "treatment with minimal harm to patients." Through the HIFU Knife® focused ultrasound tumor treatment system, the center provides non-invasive HIFU procedures to more patients, helping them preserve their uterus and benefit from the advantages of non-invasive treatment technology.
Qian Qinjia
Chief Physician, Professor, Master's Supervisor;
High-Level Talent of Hainan Province Member of the Communist Party of China
Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Sanya Central Hospital (The Third People's Hospital of Hainan Province)
Director of the Residency Training Base of the National Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Sanya Central Hospital
Director of the Teaching and Research Office of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Sanya Municipal Clinical College of Hunan University of Medicine
Vice President of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the Hainan Medical Doctor Association, China Medical Doctors Association
Committee Member of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Rehabilitation Committee, Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine
Chair of the Minimally Invasive Gynecology Committee, Sanya Municipal Medical Association
Vice Chair of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hainan Medical Association
Vice Chair of the Hainan Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Committee, China Maternal and Child Health Association
Vice Chair of the Hainan Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Committee, China Maternal and Child Health Association
Vice Chair of the Perinatal Medicine Committee of Hainan Province
Vice Chair of the Minimally Invasive Gynecology Committee, Hainan Medical Association
Expert at the Provincial Critical Maternal Care Center, Hainan Province
Visiting Scholar at Perugia General Hospital, Italy; Pursued advanced studies at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Nanfang Hospital of the Southern Medical University, Friendship Hospital Affiliated with Capital Medical University, Modern Hospital Management School of Tsinghua University, and the National High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy Training Base. Proficient in minimally invasive and non-invasive treatments for various gynecological diseases, cervical lesions, gynecological tumors, and complex conditions (hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, HIFU Knife, RF Knife, LEEP Knife); management and treatment of critical and complex obstetric cases. Authored and co-authored over 10 academic papers.
Chen Xuelian
She graduated from Southern Medical University in 2007 with a degree in Clinical Medicine. In 2016, she pursued advanced studies at the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center. From 2023 to 2024, she underwent specialized training at the National High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy Training Base in Chongqing and the International Training Center for Focused Ultrasound Ablation Surgery at The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University. With extensive clinical experience, she specializes in the monitoring and management of high-risk pregnancies, as well as the diagnosis, treatment, and emergency care of critical cases in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. She is also highly skilled in diagnosing and treating common and complex gynecological diseases, including gynecological tumors. Chen Xuelian serves as a committee member of the Perinatal Medicine Branch of the Hainan Medical Doctor Association, a committee member of the Minimally Invasive Gynecology Branch of the Hainan Medical Doctor Association, and a committee member of the Minimally Invasive Gynecology Committee of the Sanya Municipal Medical Association. Additionally, she holds the position of Secretary at the Residency Training Base of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the Sanya Central Hospital. (Chen Xuelian, June 6, 2024)
