Bangladesh Achieves a New Milestone in Radiofrequency Ablation: First Successful Fetal RFA Procedure at Dhaka Medical College Hospital
Dhaka, Bangladesh | August 2026
Bangladesh has reached another important milestone in advanced minimally invasive medicine with the successful use of
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in the management of a highly complex fetal condition at
Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).
According to reports published by several leading Bangladeshi news and medical media outlets, physicians at the Feto-Maternal Medicine Unit of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Dhaka Medical College Hospital successfully performed the country's first RFA procedure of this kind on
27 August 2026.
The achievement represents an important step forward for interventional medicine in Bangladesh and demonstrates the expanding clinical role of
Radiofrequency Ablation technology beyond its established applications in tumor ablation, vascular intervention, pain management and other minimally invasive procedures.
A Complex Twin Pregnancy Requiring Advanced Intervention
The patient was a 26-year-old pregnant woman who was admitted to the Feto-Maternal Medicine Unit with complications involving a twin pregnancy.
Clinical investigations revealed that one of the twins was developing normally, while the other had developed without a functional heart. The abnormal fetus was receiving blood circulation through the cardiovascular system of the healthy twin.
This rare condition is known as
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion (TRAP) Sequence, also referred to as an
acardiac twin complication.
In such cases, the healthy baby's heart must pump blood not only for itself but also toward the abnormal twin. This additional cardiovascular workload can place the healthy fetus at significant risk of heart failure and other serious complications.
The medical team therefore decided to intervene using Radiofrequency Ablation technology.
How Radiofrequency Ablation Was Used
Under ultrasound guidance, specialists carefully advanced a dedicated needle to the targeted area associated with the abnormal fetus.
Radiofrequency energy was then applied in a controlled manner to interrupt the abnormal blood circulation, thereby reducing the additional cardiovascular burden on the healthy fetus.
Medivoice reported that because the twins shared placental circulation, attempting to manage the abnormal fetus using medication alone would not have been considered sufficiently selective. Image-guided RFA allowed the physicians to target the required circulation more precisely.
The objective of the procedure was to give the healthy fetus a better opportunity to continue developing in the womb while reducing the risks associated with the TRAP sequence.
Following the procedure, both the mother and the surviving healthy fetus remained under medical observation. Physicians emphasized that continued follow-up throughout the remainder of the pregnancy would be essential.
Experienced Feto-Maternal Medicine Team Leads the Procedure
The procedure was led by
Associate Professor Dr. Tazmira Sultana and
Assistant Professor Dr. Masuda Sultana, both specialists in Feto-Maternal Medicine. Reports indicate that the physicians had received relevant training in China.
The procedure was performed with the participation and support of the Feto-Maternal Medicine Unit team, including Unit Head
Professor Dr. Tabassum Gani and other faculty members, physicians and fellows.
The successful completion of such a technically demanding procedure at a government medical college hospital represents an important development in Bangladesh's capacity to deliver increasingly sophisticated image-guided interventions.
Advanced RFA Technology Is Expanding in Bangladesh
Radiofrequency Ablation uses controlled radiofrequency energy to generate thermal effects in a precisely selected target area.
Although the technology used in this fetal intervention serves a highly specialized purpose, RFA has a much broader role across modern medicine.
Depending on the system, applicator and clinical indication, RFA technology may be used in areas such as:
- Tumor Ablation
- Liver Tumor Ablation
- Thyroid Nodule Ablation
- Endovenous Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Pain Management and Nerve Ablation
- Hemorrhoid and Anal Fistula Procedures
- Selected Fetal Interventions
- Other image-guided minimally invasive procedures
The latest achievement at Dhaka Medical College Hospital highlights the increasing importance of developing both
technology availability and physician expertise in advanced RFA procedures.
CuraWay: Advanced Radiofrequency Ablation Technology
As the clinical demand for minimally invasive ablation continues to develop, access to specialized RFA platforms is becoming increasingly important for hospitals and interventional specialists.
Zhejiang CuraWay Medical Technology Co., Ltd. is a medical device manufacturer specializing in minimally invasive technologies. Its product portfolio includes
Tumor Radiofrequency Ablation Systems, Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation Systems, biopsy solutions and other interventional technologies.
CuraWay's radiofrequency technology includes dedicated RF generators and specialized electrodes designed for different clinical applications. U.S. FDA records also identify Zhejiang CuraWay Medical Technology Co., Ltd. as the applicant for its Radiofrequency Generator System and Cura RF Electrode.
Its tumor-ablation electrode portfolio includes multiple percutaneous radiofrequency ablation probes registered for commercial distribution.
Unique Medi Trade — Exclusive Distributor of CuraWay in Bangladesh
Unique Medi Trade is the exclusive distributor of CuraWay Radiofrequency Ablation Systems in Bangladesh, supporting the introduction and development of advanced RFA technologies within the country's healthcare sector.
Rather than simply supplying medical equipment, Unique Medi Trade focuses on building a complete ecosystem around advanced interventional technologies through:
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From Tumor Ablation to Multidisciplinary RFA Applications
One of the most significant developments in modern interventional medicine is that Radiofrequency Ablation is no longer associated with only one specialty.
In oncology,
RFA Tumor Ablation can be used to create controlled thermal destruction within selected tumors using an image-guided electrode.
The procedure is commonly performed with imaging modalities such as
ultrasound or CT guidance, allowing physicians to position an RF electrode within a targeted lesion and deliver controlled energy to the treatment zone.
At the same time, specially designed RFA technologies are being developed for vascular surgery, pain management, thyroid intervention, colorectal surgery and other specialties.
This multidisciplinary adoption demonstrates why investment in RFA technology, physician training and interventional infrastructure is becoming increasingly relevant to Bangladesh's healthcare system.
A Significant Moment for Bangladesh's Medical Community
The successful fetal RFA procedure at Dhaka Medical College Hospital should be recognized primarily as an achievement of the Bangladeshi physicians and healthcare professionals who performed this challenging intervention.
It also represents something broader.
Advanced technologies that were once available mainly at highly specialized international medical centers are gradually becoming part of clinical practice in Bangladesh.
The reports surrounding this procedure also highlight an important challenge: according to one of the physicians involved, the hospital did not have all of the required modern equipment available internally, and the necessary machine and accessories had to be arranged from outside for the procedure.
This demonstrates why continued investment in advanced medical technologies is essential.
Making specialized RFA systems available at leading hospitals could help physicians develop new clinical programs, gain procedural experience and expand access to minimally invasive treatment options for Bangladeshi patients.
Unique Medi Trade's Commitment to Advancing RFA in Bangladesh
Unique Medi Trade remains committed to supporting the development of
Radiofrequency Ablation and image-guided interventional medicine in Bangladesh.
Through its partnership with CuraWay and continuous engagement with specialist physicians, hospitals and international medical technology partners, Unique Medi Trade aims to help create an environment where advanced minimally invasive treatment technologies can become more accessible.
The successful procedure at Dhaka Medical College Hospital is another indication that Bangladesh's healthcare sector is ready to enter a new era of sophisticated interventional medicine.
Technology alone does not transform healthcare.
Transformation happens when advanced technology is combined with
skilled physicians, proper clinical training, institutional support and reliable local technical expertise.
That is the ecosystem Unique Medi Trade is committed to building.
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