Erlanger Gynecologic Surgeon First in Region to Perform New Minimally Invasive Surgery for Fibroids

Chattanooga, Tenn. – On March 20, Dr. Mitch Dizon, a subspecialist in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Erlanger Women’s Health, performed the region’s first laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation surgery for uterine fibroids. According to national statistics, approximately 540,000 hysterectomies are performed annually for non-cancerous conditions, including uterine fibroids. Erlanger now offers another safe and effective minimally invasive option …