A Hysteroscopy is considered a minor, minimally invasive surgical procedure. It involves examining the lining of the uterus with a camera under a general anaesthetic. A gentle sample of the uterine lining referred to as a uterine curette will occur and is sent off for histology.
A diagnostic hysteroscopy typically takes 15-20 minutes or so; where as an operative hysteroscopy which can include removal of polyps, uterine adhesions, uterine septum or fibroids can take up to 60 minutes to complete.
You will typically only come to the hospital for day surgery and will go home the same day; women can expect some light bleeding and cramping abdominal pain afterward. We recommend taking the day of surgery off as well as the next day.
Hysteroscopy is the most commonly performed gynaecological procedure. It is indicated for many reasons, some of which include:
Types of Hysteroscopic Surgery
No, most women do not experience pain after a hysteroscopy. They may experience some mild period like cramps or light bleeding.
Sam offers hysteroscopy procedures across all hospitals that he operates at. This includes Northern Beaches Hospital, Macquarie University Hospital and North Shore Private Hospital.
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Hysteroscopy procedures typically go home the same day from surgery, most people are back to normal duties within a few days and some people even return to work the next day.
