Hysteroscopy and hysteroscopic surgery
Hysteroscopy
means visualisation of the uterine cavity (womb) using a narrow telescope which is
inserted via the vagina and cervix. The procedure can be done for diagnostic purposes
(diagnostic hysteroscopy) but can also be used for therapy (operative hysteroscopy).
Over the past 10 - 20 years, diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy have become integral
to modern gynaecological practice, and many women have been able to avoid major open
surgery as a result, thereby replacing a major invasive procedure with surgery which
can be done as outpatient or as day-case surgery.
Please click on the links below for further information about specific procedures:
Diagnostic
hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopic surgery for polyps
Hysteroscopic surgery for fibroids
Hysteroscopic surgery for uterine septa
Hysteroscopic surgery for adhesiolysis
Endometrial ablation for heavy periods
Possible complications