Hysteroscopy (Diagnostic & Operative)

When diagnosing or treating problems deep inside the uterus, doctors historically had to perform "blind" procedures like a D&C (Dilation and Curettage) or major open surgery.

**Hysteroscopy** revolutionized gynecological care. It is a highly advanced, minimally invasive procedure where a thin, lighted telescope (hysteroscope) is passed gently through the vagina and cervix directly into the uterine cavity.

Because it uses your body's natural pathways, **there are absolutely no incisions or cuts made on your abdomen.** At Prakash Hospital, we use hysteroscopy to vividly diagnose the cause of abnormal bleeding or infertility, and often treat the problem immediately during the same procedure.

Diagnostic Hysteroscopy: This is a quick procedure to simply look inside the uterus. It can sometimes be done in the clinic with local anesthesia or mild sedation.

Operative Hysteroscopy: If a problem (like a polyp) needs to be removed, it is usually done in the operating room under general or regional anesthesia. The hysteroscope is inserted, the uterus is gently expanded with a sterile fluid to provide a clear view, and tiny instruments are passed through the scope to cut and remove the polyps, fibroids, or scar tissue.

The entire procedure usually takes less than 30 to 45 minutes.