Hysteroscopic Surgeries

Hysteroscopic surgery refers to a minimally invasive procedure performed to diagnose and treat problems of the uterus, such as abnormal bleeding, polyps, fibroids, or adhesions. It involves inserting a hysteroscope, which is a thin, lighted tube with a camera at its tip, through the vagina and cervix into the uterus. This allows the surgeon to view the inside of the uterus on a monitor and perform various surgical procedures using tiny instruments passed through the hysteroscope.

Some common hysteroscopic surgeries include:

1. Diagnostic Hysteroscopy: Used to diagnose the cause of abnormal bleeding or other uterine abnormalities. It may also involve taking tissue samples (biopsy) for further examination.

2. Operative Hysteroscopy: Used to correct or treat uterine problems found during a diagnostic hysteroscopy. Procedures such as removal of polyps, fibroids, or adhesions, as well as correction of uterine septum (a condition where the uterus is divided into two sections by a wall of tissue), can be performed.

3. Endometrial Ablation: A procedure to treat heavy menstrual bleeding by removing the lining of the uterus (endometrium).

4. Myomectomy: Removal of uterine fibroids (non-cancerous growths in the uterus) that are causing symptoms.

Hysteroscopic surgeries are preferred over traditional open surgeries (laparotomy) because they are less invasive, involve fewer risks, and typically have shorter recovery times.