Next-generation NovaSure^® device for endometrial ablation: assessing ease-of-use among physicians

Figures & data

Table 1 Assessment of uterus type

Uterus type	Frequency (n) n = 257	Valid percent
Normal	138	53.7
Anteverted	56	21.8
Retroverted	36	14.0
Verted	8	3.1
Anteflexed	6	2.3
Retroflexed	7	2.7
Flexed	5	1.9
Midline	1	0.4
Total	257	100.0

Table 2 Assessment of cavity length

Cavity length (cm)	Frequency (n) n = 263	Valid percent
3.0	1	0.4
4.0	37	14.1
4.5	38	14.4
5.0	63	24.0
5.5	44	16.7
6.0	45	17.1
6.5	29	11.0
7.0	2	0.8
8.0	1	0.4
8.5	1	0.4
9.0	2	0.8
Total	263	100.0

Table 3 Assessment of cervix type

Cervix type	Frequency (n) n = 257	Valid percent
Stenotic	19	7.4
Typical nulip	13	5.1
Normal	115	44.7
Typical multip	88	34.2
Patulous	22	8.6
Total	257	100.0

Figure 1 Community-based physician survey: Preference.

Figure 2 Community-based physician survey comparing the Next-Generation NovaSure device with the previous model. (A) Overall satisfaction. (B) Ease-of-use.

Notes: Survey was completed giving physicians four options for rating (inferior, equal, slightly better, or superior).

Table 4 Community-based physician survey: physician-rated best features

Feature	Frequency (n) n = 245	Valid percent
Cervical seal	79	32.2
Smooth Access Tips	70	28.6
Thumb-pusher	66	26.9
Cervical collar	11	4.5
Ease-of-use	6	2.4
All	4	1.6
Seating	3	1.2
Deployment	2	0.8
Easier to sheath	2	0.8
Distal sheath	1	0.4
Ease-of-use	1	0.4
Total	245	100