A hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to visualize the cavity of the uterus, fallopian tube openings, and cervical canal, by use of a telescope. This procedure will help diagnose intrauterine disease. Dilatation and curettage of the uterus (D & C) often follows a hysteroscopy. This allows for a specimen of uterine tissue to be sent to pathology for examination.

To achieve satisfactory visualisation and intrauterine pressure, gas or fluid is introduced into the uterus to cause distention. The introduction of this fluid into the uterus may cause some discharge post operatively. Pads or panty liners may be necessary for a few days following surgery.

Things to arrange before coming to the Day Surgery
~You will need to arrange time off work.
~Arrange for someone to look after your children (for at least 24 hours).
~Arrange for a responsible adult to collect you from the day surgery and stay with you overnight.

On the day of your surgery
~ Wear loose fitting clothes,
~ Our receptionist will instruct you regarding fasting,
~ Have a shower or bath prior to admission,
~ Remove any excess make up and nail varnish.

Laparoscopy (Gynaecology)
A laparoscopy is a common gynaecological procedure performed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Laparoscopies are performed under general anaesthetic. During the procedure, a fine needle is inserted through a small incision under your navel and your abdomen is filled with gas. The insertion of the gas may cause a little shoulder tip pain during your recovery. The laparoscope, which is a small telescope, is then used to view the pelvis, uterus, ovaries and tubes. Another small cut will be made above your pubic hair line and a probe type instrument passes into this.

Most laparoscopies are performed with a curettage. This allows for a specimen of uterine tissue to be sent to pathology to exclude any abnormalities.

Diagnostic and corrective procedures can be carried out at laparoscopy, including:
- Cauterizing of abnormal tissue such as endometriosis,
- Taking fluid for analysis from ovarian cysts,
- Removing ovarian cysts,
- Sterilisation

If your laparoscopy is for infertility, then a blue dye will be injected through the cervix allowing examination of the fallopian tubes. You may notice following this a blue discharge on your pad for a day or two. Don't be alarmed if this occurs.

Things to arrange before coming to the Day Surgery
~ Arrange time off work,
~ Arrange for someone to look after your children (for at least 24 hours),
~ Arrange a responsible adult to collect you from the day surgery and stay overnight with you.

On the day of your surgery
~ Wear loose fitting clothes such as a tracksuit.
~ Our receptionist will instruct you regarding fasting.
~ Have a shower or bath prior to admission.
~ Remove any excess nail varnish and excess make up.