Second generation endometrial ablation techniques: an audit of clinical practice.

Objective(s): To audit the practice and effectiveness of second generation endometrial ablation techniques (microwave and thermal balloon ablation).

Design And Methods: An audit of microwave and balloon endometrial ablation procedures was completed and performed during a 2-year period, in two district hospitals of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust, UK. Patients were followed up with for a maximum of 1 year postoperatively, or were referred again from their GPs, with symptoms.