Hysteroscopic septal resection is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat a uterine septum, a congenital condition in which a band of tissue divides the uterine cavity. A uterine septum may be associated with recurrent miscarriage, infertility, or certain pregnancy complications.
What Does Hysteroscopic Septal Resection Involve?
During the procedure, a thin camera called a hysteroscope is gently passed through the vagina and cervix into the uterus. Using specialized instruments, the doctor carefully removes or divides the septal tissue to restore a more normal uterine cavity. Because there are no abdominal incisions, recovery is generally quicker than with open surgery.
Who May Need This Procedure?
Your doctor may recommend uterine septum resection after evaluating your medical history, fertility concerns, pregnancy losses, or imaging results. Tests such as ultrasound, saline infusion sonography, or MRI may be used to assess the uterine structure before treatment.
Benefits and Recovery
Potential benefits include correction of the uterine cavity abnormality and removal of tissue that may interfere with reproductive management. Recovery varies depending on the individual and the extent of treatment. Your doctor may recommend a follow-up examination or imaging to assess healing.
Choosing whether to undergo hysteroscopic septum removal should be based on an individualized evaluation by a qualified gynecologist or reproductive specialist.