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Hysteroscopic Procedures
What is hysteroscopy?
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For what conditions hysteroscopy is used?
- Hysteroscopy is done when a woman experiences certain set of symptoms and gynaecology endoscopic surgeon chooses to examine the uterine cavity to eliminate the possibility of any great risk to the health of the woman or when there is a need to decide for a major surgery.
- One of the most common uses of hysteroscopy is to find the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and take the endometrial biopsy under vision. Other conditions where hysteroscopy is used are-
- Heavy or excessive bleeding
- Diagnose and remove submucous and intramural myoma
- Intrauterine adhesion due to infection or previous surgery
- To remove foreign bodies
- To diagnose the cause of difficulty in getting pregnant
- Endometrial ablation
- Postmenopausal bleeding
- Endometrial polyps
- To locate and remove IUCD embedded inside the uterus
- Diagnose a cause of repeated miscarriage
- Opening of fallopian tube
- Diagnose and correct uterine malformations
How is hysteroscopy performed?
A hysteroscopy is performed as an out-patient or day care procedure and you are discharged with in few hours on the same day.
Before starting the procedure, medication is given to help you relax. Local or general anaesthesia may be given depending upon the indication and whether the procedure is performed as an outpatient or in operation theatre.
Usually the hysteroscopy procedure takes 5-30 min and no incisions or cuts into the skin are involved. As the procedure is generally not painful most of the time anaesthesia is not required and any discomfort can be prevented by taking pain killer one hour before the procedure. However, a local anaesthesia can also be given to numb the cervix.
In some cases general anaesthesia is required as in when removing fibroid. When under general anaesthesia you will be asleep during the procedure.
Proper counselling is given before every procedure.
Is hysteroscopy painful ?
- The pain felt by a woman can very considerably during the procedure. Some may feel no pain at all, some will have mild pain and some have considerable pain. You can discuss about your anxiety and pain relief with your doctor or nurse before the procedure. Matrika Heritage Hospital is reputed for hysteroscopic surgery in Darbhanga area.
Recovery after hysteroscopy or Uterus Removal
- You will be able to go home few hours after the outpatient procedure. If hysteroscopy is performed under general anaesthesia you may have to wait till the effects of anaesthesia are over and you are able to drink, eat, walk and pass urine. In both the cases you will be discharged on the same day.
- The recovery is usually quick, it is normal to have minor cramping and minimal bleeding or bloody discharge following the procedure. It might persist for few days and medications may be given to ease the symptoms. Your menses may also come at a different date.
- Most women resume their normal activity the following day, however some are back to the work on the same day.
Risks and complications of hysteroscopy or uterus Removal
- Hysteroscopy is a very safe procedure. Complications during or after the hysteroscopic procedure are uncommon when performed by an expert surgeon. However, like any other surgical procedure there are small risk. Most common among them is accidental uterine perforation or cervical injury. Other complications that may occur are:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Fluid overload
- Anaesthetic complications
- You should not undergo hysteroscopy or uterus removal if you are pregnant as there are chances of miscarriage. Please inform you doctor about your pregnancy.
What is the cost for a hysterectomy (uterus removal surgery cost)
- Uterus removal surgery cost depends on the country, state, city, gynecologist fees, surgeon fees, the anaesthetic fees, hospital charges, no. of clinical tests performed on the patient, type of room booked for after surgery accommodation, medicines, complications arising during or after the surgery, Use of ICU in critical cases etc. There are a variety of hospitals ranging from economical to super luxury for Uterus removal surgery in Darbhanga. A patient can connect with our Laparoscopic Uterus removal surgeon and discuss their budget for the Laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery or keyhole surgery.
What is the cost for a hysterectomy (uterus removal surgery cost)
- The safest, least invasive and most cost-effective procedure of uterus removal is a vaginal hysterectomy uterus removal surgery. In this procedure, the surgeon removes the uterus through the vagina, using a laparoscope. It is a major surgical procedure which should be performed by an expert surgeon to avoid risks and side effects. Heavy bleeding and infection around the incision site are the commonly observed risks in some patients. Most female patients go home 2 to 3 days after this uterus removal surgery, but the recovery takes from 6 to 8 weeks. During these 6 to 8 weeks, one need to take complete rest and should not be involved in housework until you talk with your surgeon/doctor.