This is a marked reduction over traditional surgery . Special foods and beverages are available to all FRS patients. Psychotherapy, including pain management, is available and encouraged for all patients who may need this support. Dr. Hufnagel was the first and only surgeon that is known to have allow live video telecast of every surgery she performs. FRS addresses the entire body not just the uterine fibroids.
Many abnormalities occur with uterine fibroids.
In some cases the abdomen is herniated and prolapsed. This condition is not repaired in myomectomy resulting in a deformed and non functional abdomen. Failure to repair this results in higher wound infection rates, prolapse of organs and back difficulties. Dr. Hufnagel developed specialized tourniquets an medications to reduce bleeding. She also operates in a manner as to reduce blood loss and uses equipment to reduce blood loss.