Health Canada Warns About Laparoscopic Morcellation Spreading Cancer
Following data from the FDA, Health Canada has warned its doctors and citizens that power morcellation during uterine fibroid removal could spread undiagnosed cancer.
Following data from the FDA, Health Canada has warned its doctors and citizens that power morcellation during uterine fibroid removal could spread undiagnosed cancer.
A lawsuit alleges an Ethicon morcellator spread a deadly form of cancer during uterine fibroid removal surgery.
Hospitals are banning laparoscopic morcellation for uterine fibroid removal, due to risk of spreading cancer.
The FDA is discouraging use of power morcellators during hysterectomy and uterine fibroid removal surgery.
Growing concern over the cancer risks of morcellators is leading some doctors and hospitals to question the use of the devices.