Hysteroscopic Surgery

What is hysteroscopic surgery and how is it performed?

Hysteroscopic surgery is a form of incisionless surgery performed on the inside of the uterus, where the surgeon passes a camera (called a hysteroscope) through the cervix into the uterus so they can visualize and operate on any abnormal growths within the uterine cavity.

What are the gynecologic conditions treated with hysteroscopic surgery and who is a candidate? 

Not everyone is a candidate for hysteroscopic surgery, so check with your gynecologist if this is the right procedure for you.

Hysteroscopic surgery can be used to treat several conditions including:

• Submucosal fibroids (fibroids in the inside cavity of the uterus)
• Endometrial polyps (growth of tissue from the inside lining of the uterus)
• Uterine synechiae (scar tissue inside the cavity of the uterus)
• Uterine septum (small band in the uterus)
• Retained IUDs
• Heavy menstrual bleeding (endometrial ablation)