Uterine fibroids are a common condition experienced by many women. Although they are benign tumors, fibroids can cause various symptoms that interfere with daily activities and affect quality of life.
This was the case for a patient named Mrs. Elli from Klaten, who eventually chose to undergo a non-surgical fibroid treatment using High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology at RS Mandaya Royal Puri with Gracia Merryane R.G. Rauw, Sp.OG.
Initially, Mrs. Elli had even been advised to undergo a total hysterectomy (uterus removal). However, after seeking more information, she discovered a less invasive treatment alternative available at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri.
For Mrs. Elli, choosing HIFU treatment became what she considered the best decision. Through this option, she could still maintain her body’s natural processes as a woman without experiencing forced menopause caused by uterine removal. “Ini keputusan terbaik bagi saya karena pilihan saya, saya akan menopause dengan normal. Jadi tidak diambil haknya oleh siapapun.”
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Fibroid Symptoms That Began to Disrupt Daily Activities
Mrs. Elli had actually known about the presence of fibroids since 2014. At that time, the fibroids were still small and did not cause significant symptoms. However, over time, the symptoms gradually appeared and started to interfere with her daily activities.
She shared her experience: “Background saya dulu bahwa saya punya miom itu tahun 2014. Tapi satu semester terakhir ini keluhannya mulai terasa ketika sulit untuk BAB, sering kembung, kemudian ada keluhan di daerah kandung kemih.”
After undergoing medical examinations, the doctor suggested a major procedure: hysterectomy.
However, this decision was not easy for a woman to accept. “Tentunya kalau angkat rahim itu kedengaran di semua telinga wanita akan banyak ketakutan. Karena tidak hanya sekadar angkat rahim dan semuanya selesai, karena kita hidup dari hormon tentunya efeknya akan ke mana-mana.”
Because of this, Mrs. Elli and her family began looking for alternative treatments that could address the fibroids without removing the uterus.
Discovering Non-Surgical HIFU Technology at Mandaya Royal Puri
Family support played a major role in encouraging Mrs. Elli to continue searching for a safer treatment option. Her children even helped look for information about the latest medical technologies.
She explained: “Anak-anak kami juga support, ‘Mak ada teknologi yang baru katanya tanpa angkat rahim tapi miomnya bisa hilang.’”
After searching for information in several cities such as Solo, Semarang, and Yogyakarta, Mrs. Elli finally discovered HIFU technology available at RS Mandaya Royal Puri.
HIFU technology works by using high-intensity ultrasound waves to destroy fibroid tissue without open surgery or incisions.
With this technology, patients can undergo fibroid treatment while preserving the uterus and avoiding early menopause that may occur after surgery.
A Comfortable HIFU Procedure
During the HIFU procedure, the patient lies on a treatment table while the doctor determines the precise location of the fibroid using imaging technology.
Once the target area is identified, high-intensity ultrasound waves are directed at the fibroid tissue to gradually destroy it.
Throughout the procedure, patients are typically given mild anesthesia to keep them comfortable while still allowing them to communicate with the medical team.
Mrs. Elli described her experience: “Kesakitan yang terlalu itu enggak yang saya rasakan.”
Because the procedure does not involve any incisions, there are also no surgical wounds on the patient’s body.
Condition After Undergoing HIFU
One of the most noticeable benefits Mrs. Elli experienced after undergoing HIFU was the ability to return to daily activities quickly since there were no surgical wounds to care for.
She said: “Yang paling enak setelah tindakan kita sudah bebas untuk beraktivitas karena saya enggak punya luka luar yang harus dirawat.”
For Mrs. Elli, choosing HIFU was the best decision because it allowed her to continue experiencing the natural processes of her body as a woman. “Ini keputusan terbaik bagi saya karena pilihan saya, saya akan menopause dengan normal. Jadi tidak diambil haknya oleh siapapun.”
With advancements in medical technology such as HIFU, patients with uterine fibroids now have more minimally invasive treatment options. The availability of this technology at RS Mandaya Royal Puri offers new hope for women who want to treat fibroids without undergoing hysterectomy.
Profile of Dr. Gracia and Practice Schedule at Mandaya Royal Puri
Gracia Merryane R.G. Rauw, Sp.OG is an obstetrician and gynecologist whose clinical focus includes women’s reproductive health, pregnancy care, and the treatment of various gynecological conditions, including uterine fibroids. She manages a wide range of women’s health issues, from routine examinations to more advanced medical treatments.
She completed both her general medical education and her specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sam Ratulangi. This educational background equips her with comprehensive expertise in managing women’s health conditions.
In her clinical practice, Dr. Gracia provides various services including routine women’s health check-ups, pregnancy planning programs, lactation consultations, family planning (contraception), and ovulation induction. She also performs normal deliveries and cesarean sections, as well as several gynecological procedures such as hysterectomy, sterilization, laparoscopy, Pap smear, saline infusion sonography (SIS), and LEEP.
Dr. Gracia Merryane R.G. Rauw, Sp.OG practices at RS Mandaya Royal Puri on:
- Monday: 08.00 – 11.00 WIB & 13.00 – 18.00 WIB
- Tuesday: 08.00 – 11.00 WIB & 13.00 – 18.00 WIB
- Wednesday: 08.00 – 11.00 WIB & 13.00 – 18.00 WIB
- Thursday: 08.00 – 11.00 WIB & 13.00 – 18.00 WIB
- Friday: 08.00 – 11.00 WIB & 13.00 – 18.00 WIB
- Saturday: 08.00 – 11.00 WIB & 13.00 – 18.00 WIB
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