Gynecologic Endoscopy
Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy / 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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