# No surgery, no scars: How HIFU is changing fibroid care in Nigeria

> It uses focused ultrasound waves to target and destroy fibroid tissue deep within the body without affecting surrounding organs.

- Published: 2026-09-29T04:00:22.073Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T04:00:22.073Z
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- Involves: High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, University of Oxford, focused ultrasound waves, non-invasive medical treatment used to manage uterine fibroids without the need for surgery, not involving cuts, stitches, blood loss, or a prolonged hospital stay

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