Diseases in women are so sensitive and too personal on account of concern with internal organs. For women please do not feel shy to receive a diagnosis from a doctor. Because today technology has been developed for women like a way doctor to look at the lining of your uterus “Hysteroscopy” one of the treatments which is not dangerous to patients.
What is the technique for this surgery ?
Obstetrician,Hysteroscopy Specialist at Phyathai 2 Hospital said that Hysteroscopy is the procedure where the camera inserts to uterus for an internal surgery . The camera size is from 2 mm to 10 mm depending on how the surgery goes. There will be diagnosis for Myoma uteri, Endometrial polyp, Bleeding disorders, Endometrial hyperplasia, Uterus abnormalities including this surgery. ”
What are the differences between Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy surgery?
For many who are confused between these two words. Laparoscopy is an abdominal surgery means a diagnosis and undergo surgery through the abdomen with small lesions in size of 0.5 to 1.0 cm and 3-5 lesions. While Hysteroscopy is the endoscopy through the cervix and until reaching the uterine cavity in order to diagnose intrauterine. And perform the surgery by providing a non-abdominal surgical wound ”
How to choose ” the surgical method”?
In addition besides the location of the disease the doctor also said that on based on what patient prefers some people still want to have children Conservative surgery may be their choices. Or reduce some abnormal parts as a partial surgery such as endometrial tissue or myometrium. Patients in this group are suitable for the treatment which provides for small polyp and myoma uteri in a size of not over 3 cm. The problem is in patients with larger tumors in size larger than 3 cm. extending into the uterine cavity. Because they are difficult to treat accordingly, there is a lot of blood loss including a chance that the uterus can be perforated.The doctor will have to consider the suit treatment individually.
What … is the limitation of Hysteroscopy?
“Each surgery needs to be considered in particular whether being able to receive Hysteroscopy surgery within the uterine cavity or not. Because if there is a large tumor or even locating in a bad position , accordingly, Hysteroscopy may not be an appropriate treatment. In addition, what should be considered and can not be rejected is the complications such as anesthesia, injury which causes uterine penetration, the intestine injury and other organ injuries in the abdomen including complications from the use of infusion fluid during incision. Most of doctors are cautious about these cases for instance, Hysteroscopy incision in the uterine cavity, patients at a risk for air embolism, elderly patients, and patients with chronic diseases. Accordingly, these are chances of complications as well. Moreover, the experience of doctors and staff is also a key for an effective treatment ”
Nothing is 100% … the last thing the doctor wants to share.
“There are many modern treatments for patients today which are not specifically be the internal inspection. And there is no 100% in the medical profession, either having symptoms or not at all, there is still the risk of diseases as well. However, meeting your physician the beginning can make the treatment easier and safer. Accordingly, seeing a doctor will give you an accurate information as same as advice. Searching for social information is a good thing to do, patients can gain more knowledge about their diseases. But carefully read and analyze due to certain diseases or symptoms are different in all patients. If there is a feeling of doubt should receive a physician diagnosis”
