6 Most Common Gynaecology Surgeries and Procedures

Have you been advised by your Singapore gynaecologist that to further examine a GYN problem, you need a procedure?  You are not the only one. The difficulty of getting a gynaecological operation or surgery is faced by millions of women each year.

Before you need these procedures, it’s a good idea to read about these common GYN procedures and surgeries. Then, if your gynaecologist ever suggests that you need further review of a possible issue, you’ll be one step ahead. Here are the six most common gynaecology surgeries and procedures.

Cervical Cryosurgery

Without treatment, abnormal cells in your cervix may heal. Your healthcare provider may prescribe cervical cryosurgery cryotherapy if they don’t, which is a remarkably effective gynaecological therapy that freezes a portion of the cervix

The aim of this procedure is to eliminate any abnormal cervical cells , called precancerous cells, that show changes that may lead to cancer. To explain your condition, your gynaecologist may use the term cervical dysplasia.

Colposcopy

A colposcopy is a non-surgical diagnostic instrument done with a colposcope. It is used when a woman has an unusual Pap smear to further investigate the cervix, vagina, and vulva. If there’s an area of odd cells that is noticed by your gynaecologist, she may take a sample and bring it to the laboratory for examination.

Dilation and Curettage (D&C)

One of the most common gynaecological procedures is dilation and curettage, usually called D&C. The doctor extracts the uterine lining with a suction or a sharp curette (surgical instrument) during this operation.

This procedure is a way to diagnose uterine disorders such as endometrial hyperplasia including uterine cancer or polyps. It may also be advised by your healthcare provider to remove uterine fibroid tumors, a molar pregnancy, or a placenta that persists in the uterus following birth, causing excessive bleeding.

Hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy offers a non-surgical way to diagnose or treat uterine issues. These involve removal of adhesions or determining the cause of repeated miscarriage. A healthcare professional uses a hysteroscope during this operation, which is a small, illuminated, telescope-like device inserted through the vagina into the uterus. It sends images of your uterus to a screen for further analysis.

LEEP Procedure

The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) can be used by a gynaecologist when a PAP smear shows that there are suspicious cells on the cervix surface. She uses an electrically-charged, thin wire loop during the procedure to cut away the irregular tissue.

Pelvic Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure usually done under general anesthesia. It may, however, be done with other anesthesia types that allow the patient to stay awake.

The standard pelvic laparoscopy requires a slight incision in the belly button or lower abdomen by (1/2- to 3/4-inch). In order to help the surgeon see your organs more clearly, carbon dioxide is then induced into your abdomen. She can also take tissue samples, extract scar tissue, fix your uterus, or extract your ovaries, depending on your condition.