Diagnostic Hysterolaparoscopy
What is Diagnostic Hysterolaparoscopy?
Diagnostic Hysterolaparoscopy is a method of diagnosis which is used to evaluate conditions related to infertility in the female reproductive organs. Hystero refers to the uterus, laparoscopy is a type of surgical procedure which involves the insertion of a thin fibre optic cable with a camera at the end, known as a Laparoscope.
The Laparoscope is inserted through one of the several incisions made by the doctor during the procedure. The camera feed enables the doctor to receive detailed images from inside the uterus on an external screen, the doctor uses this information to diagnose the patient. These conditions are primarily related to infertility, but an examination of the uterus may reveal several types of conditions.
Is Hysterolaparoscopy a reliable procedure?
Hysterolaparoscopy is commonly used worldwide and has become a reliable procedure in the diagnosis and treatment process of infertility. This is due to the fact that it provides much more detailed information on the situation inside the uterus than other imaging tests, such as ultrasound or an MRI scan. Diagnostic Laparoscopy is used to diagnose several conditions, which are difficult to identify without the additional information that diagnostic laparoscopy provides.
What medical conditions does Diagnostic Hysterolaparoscopy cater to?
Diagnostic Hysterolaparoscopy caters to conditions that are causing infertility and hence this procedure makes the doctor aware of the infertility causes:
- Endometriosis - A condition that can cause considerable pain and discomfort, in endometriosis the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, grows outside. Diagnostic Hysterolaparoscopy allows your doctor to identify this easily.
- Uterine fibroid - Bands of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue form as growths known as uterine fibroids. Usually harmless, depending on their size and location, these can cause infertility. Diagnostic Hysterolaparoscopy allows your doctor to diagnose and identify symptomatic fibroids, in order to extract them.
- Adhesions - Adhesions or scar tissue are bands of scar tissue that can form in the uterus. These too can cause infertility in some cases. Adhesions can be identified and handled effectively with diagnostic Hysterolaparoscopy.
- Ovarian cysts - Cysts don’t usually cause symptoms, but when they do, diagnostic hysterolaparoscopy can be used to identify them in the uterus and treat accordingly.
- Ectopic pregnancy - This is a condition in which the embryo attaches outside the uterus instead of in a normal position, this is a serious condition and can be diagnosed using hysterolaparoscopy.
- Tubal patency - Diagnostic hysterolaparoscopy can be used in order to check if the fallopian tubes are open, closed fallopian tubes will not allow an egg to travel to the uterus and may be a cause of infertility.
What are the benefits of Diagnostic hysterolaparoscopy?
The benefits of Diagnostic hysterolaparoscopy are :
- Faster Recovery within a few days
- No side effects for most of the patients
- Acts as an effective and safe tool in a comprehensive evaluation of infertility