Polypectomy Surgery by Expert Gynecologists

Polypectomy - Diagnostic Tests and Surgery Procedure

Diagnostic Tests Before Polypectomy Surgery

Before performing polypectomy surgery, your healthcare provider is likely to suggest a few diagnostic tests to understand the severity of the condition and identify any underlying, pre-existing health condition that might complicate the surgery. Some of the common diagnostic tests that are performed before polypectomy surgery are as follows: 

• Transvaginal ultrasound
• Endometrial biopsy
• Hysteroscopy
• Blood test
• Pelvic exam

Polypectomy Surgery Procedure

Polypectomy is a fast and effective procedure that doctors usually recommend after discovering Polyps inside your body. Polyps occur due to the unregulated growth and division of cells in a particular body area. A polyp is a cluster of such cells. Polyps most often occur in the colon or in the uterus but can also be found in the ears, nose, vocal cords, or stomach. Polypectomy is used to remove polyps in the colon, uterus, nose, or other organs.

Polypectomy can also extract polyps from inside different parts of the body, but colon polypectomy is the most common procedure. During surgery, the doctor injects local or general anesthesia, so the patient does not experience any pain. Polypectomy is a non-invasive procedure and thus does not require any incision to enter the body. The surgical instruments are inserted through the vagina. The doctor may use a few techniques in combination to extract the polyps, including – 

• Cold forceps polypectomy: It is ideal for small-sized polyps.
• Hot forceps polypectomy: It involves a procedure known as electrocautery, which burns away remaining polyps tissue and cauterizes the wound
• Snare polypectomy: It involves a snare is an instrument that allows the surgeon to loop and grab polyps. This is ideal for larger-sized polyps.