Q 1. I am 40 years old, got 2 children, I have got 2 fibroid Tumors in my uterus, but I am scared about having a big open cut on my abdomen during operation. The thought of the pain, the horrible scar and the compulsory rest for a long time terrifies me! Is there any way out?
Ans: Yes, certainly there is nothing to be scared about. Be assured that by amazing latest & modern procedures, there is no need for an open cut on the abdomen in order to remove the uterus. The entire surgery is done through tiny 0.5-1cm.key holes. By this process entire tumours, cysts and uterus can be removed. This is called "Keyhole" or Laparoscopic Surgery.
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Q 2. My daughter is 20 years old, yet to be married. She has got a large cyst in her right ovary . We can’t to avoid an open cut on the abdomen.
Ans: Don't be worried ! By modern procedures, cysts are removed by, "minimally Invasive" or Laparoscopic Surgery. Even if the cyst is A large, not only is the entire cyst removed, but the ovary is saved so that there is no problem in child bearing in future. After surgery, there is minimal discomfort. She shall be discharged in 1-2 days and resume her usual activities within 1-2 weeks.
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Q 3. My age is 32 years. I have one child. Every month I have excessive menstral bleeding. On all ultrasonography, the uterus is swollen but there are no tumours. Is there any other way except an operation?
Ans: No, there is no need of any operation and no need to remove the uterus. A small balloon is inserted inside the uterus, and heat applied through it to shrink the inner lining of the uterus. This balloon treatment will control the excessive menstral bleeding. The patient is discharged on the same day. Alternatively a Progesterone device (mirena) may be placed inside the uterus. It stays for 7 years and controls the excessive bleeding.
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Q 4 .My mother is 60 years old and got her menopause (Stoppage of menstrual bleeding) 12 years ago. Suddenly she started having irregular bleeding since a week ago. She is scared of any operation.
Ans: No, there is no need of an operation right now. But we need to be cautions. Often such bleeding is caused by uterine polyp, Infection, Hormonal deficiency /uterine atrophy, she needs an Ultrasonography of uterus and ovaries. Then with an instrument called Hysteroscope, the inside of the items is viewed and samples taken to rule out malignancy.
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Q 5. I am suffering from lower abdominal pain for more than 6 months. Prolonged treatment had no effect. Even ultrasonography and other investigation showed no abnormality.
Ans: Chronic lower abdominal pain may be caused by undetected endometriosis, Pelvic venous congestion infection, adhesion etc. The best procedure to detect the cause is by laparoscopy, because the treatment can be done at the same sitting without any large cut in the abdomen. |
