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Gynecologic Endoscopy
Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy
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Normal and Abnormal Female Anatomy
Gynecologic endoscopy refers to laparoscopy and
hysteroscopy. Laparoscopy refers to the placement of a telescope usually
at the level of the belly button to examine and treat diseases in the
abdomen and pelvis. Hysteroscopy refers to the placement of a telescope
into the uterine cavity to inspect and perform surgery for abnormal
conditions in the uterine cavity.
 Up to four instruments, (trocars)
are inserted into the abdomen through
which a telescope and operating instruments are used to perform surgery. |
 The surgeon performs various laparoscopic procedures by looking at the image on a TV monitor. |
 Hysteroscopy is performed by placing
a special telescope with a sheath through the
vagina into the uterine cavity. Polyps and fibroids may be removed by
hysteroscopy. |
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Normal and Abnormal Female Anatomy
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