Geographic and population-based analysis of surgical and embolization treatments for uterine fibroids in France (2011-2022): assessing utilization and access
National hospital discharge data can be used to describe the distribution of uterine fibroid treatments in France. Hysterectomy remains the most frequently performed procedure, but significant regional disparities suggest unequal access to minimally invasive alternatives such as myomectomy and embolization.
Authors
- Jean-Paul Bérégi
- Audrey Lamouroux
- Julien Frandon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7816-8178)
- Thierry Boudemaghe
- Chris Serrand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6074-8577)
- V. Letouzey
- Lucas Léger
- Fabien de Oliveira
- Agathe Debeauvais
Institutions
- Inserm (FR)
- Université de Montpellier (FR)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes (FR)
- Université de Nîmes (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Epidemiology and Population Health
- Published
- 2026-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeph.2026.203386
- Primary Topic
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00