Hysteroscopic Surgery

Hysteroscopic surgery or

hysteroscopy

is a minimally invasive procedure for viewing the lining and interior of the

uterus

and is performed by a

Gynaecologist

. Hysteroscopy may be performed to diagnose or treat abnormalities of the uterus or

cervix

. It is used to evaluate a range of problems, including: abnormal vaginal bleeding; retained placenta after a birth; scarring, or adhesions, from previous uterine surgery or instrumentation; and

polyps

or

fibroid tumours

inside the cervical canal or the uterus. During hysteroscopy samples of tissue may be taken for analysis (biopsy). Hysteroscopy can also be used to perform surgical

sterilisation

.