Polyps are usually benign lesions that develop in the cervix or inside the uterus. Polyps in the uterus are also called endometrial polyps because they develop in the endometrium, the inner layer of the uterus. Polyps, which are very common in women, can cause abnormal vaginal bleeding and irregular menstrual periods. Endometrial polyp treatment can be performed with the hysteroscopic method, also known as closed polyp surgery.
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What is a Polyp?
Polyps are tumor-like structures that can form in many different tissues in the body. They are seen in organs such as the uterus, cervix, nose, and intestines, which are areas covered with mucosa. Polyps are usually benign lesions, but they can rarely become cancerous.
What is a Uterine Polyp?
Endometrial polyps are usually benign pieces of flesh that form in the endometrial layer inside the uterus. Polyps inside the uterus, which are a very common problem in women, can be malignant at a rate of 0.3-0.5%. The area where polyps inside the uterus most often form is the top of the uterus, called the fundus region. In addition, polyp formation can also be seen in the cervix.
What are Cervical Polyps?
In women, in addition to polyps that develop in the uterus, cervical polyps are also frequently encountered. Polyps that form in this area can be classified into 5 different categories according to their structural features and sizes;
- Hyperplastic Polyps: These are polyps that can cause moderate or severe pain during menstruation and are fed by the estrogen hormone secreted during this period.
- Functional Polyps: Functional polyps, which have a slower growth rate than other types of polyps, produce secretory cells that resemble the endometrium.
- Adenomatous Polyps: A type of polyp that contains muscle tissue. It feeds on the estrogen hormone. It can cause severe pain, especially during sports activities, due to the muscle tissue inside.
- Atrophic Polyps : This is a type of polyp that occurs when hyperplastic and functional polyps change over time. Treatment should be carried out as soon as possible.
- Pseudopolyps: Polyps that form during the menstrual period, usually do not exceed 1 cm in size, and disappear on their own after the menstrual period. They are also known as false polyps.
What are the symptoms of uterine polyps?
The vast majority of polyps that develop in the uterus are asymptomatic; they do not cause any symptoms. However, they may cause some complaints in the patient due to reasons such as the growth of the size of the polyps over time, the region where they occur or their structural characteristics. The most common symptoms of uterine polyps are;
- Excessive bleeding during menstruation,
- Irregular vaginal bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding,
- Brown vaginal discharge,
- Bleeding or discharge during or after sexual intercourse,
- Painful sexual intercourse,
- It appears as infertility.
Polyps are found in 24% of women with infertility problems. Polyps can prevent or make pregnancy difficult depending on their biological and pathological characteristics and the part of the uterus where they are located. You can contact our clinic and make an appointment for your questions about closed polyp surgery in and all other gynecological diseases and obstetrics.
How is Uterine Polyp Treatment Done?
Polyp treatment is performed with surgical intervention. A detailed evaluation of the inside of the uterus and polyps is usually performed using an imaging method called hysteroscopy. Again, during this procedure, the polyp can be separated from the uterus with the help of surgical instruments and removed, or polyps can be removed with open surgery.
What is Uterine Polyp Surgery?
Uterine polyp surgery is a method used in the treatment of polyps that have formed in the uterus and cervix. The surgery can be performed openly or closedly.
The surgery is performed by giving the patient general or local anesthesia. Therefore, the patient does not feel any pain during the surgery. Before the surgery, the location and size of the polyps are determined by a detailed examination using the hysteroscopic imaging method.
In open surgery, an incision is made over the groin area to reach the uterus and the surgery is completed by removing the polyps in the area. However, open surgery is generally not preferred due to reasons such as greater post-operative pain due to larger incisions and the length of the recovery process.
What is Closed Polyp Surgery?
Closed polyp surgery is an endoscopic method performed by entering the uterus through the vagina. It is also known as the removal of polyps in the uterus with hysteroscopy. It is performed without any incisions in the groin and abdominal area. Therefore, the recovery period of patients after the surgery is quite short.
How is Closed Polyp Surgery Performed?
Closed polyp surgery begins with hysteroscopic imaging. A device called a hysteroscope, which has a light and camera on its tip, is inserted through the vagina to obtain a detailed image of the cervix and uterus. Once the polyps have been located and sized, they are separated from their location and removed from the uterus using high-tech surgical instruments inserted through the hysteroscope channel.
Closed polyp surgery takes an average of 30-45 minutes, although it varies from patient to patient. The patient is usually discharged shortly after surgery. After closed polyp surgery, patients can usually return to their daily lives immediately.
Closed Polyp Surgery Prices
Closed polyp surgery prices may vary from clinic to clinic. The anesthesia method to be applied during the surgery may also affect the prices. You can contact our clinic to get detailed information about closed polyp surgery prices in and make an appointment.