Endoscopy

Overview

Complete examination of a woman’s internal pelvic structures can provide important information regarding infertility and common gynecologic disorders. Frequently, problems that cannot be discovered by an external physical examination can be discovered by laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, two procedures that provide a direct look at the pelvic organs.

These procedures may be recommended as part of your infertility care, depending on your particular situation. Laparoscopy and hysteroscopy can be used for both diagnostic (looking only) and operative (looking and treating) purposes.

In Vitro Fertilization(IVF)

Why Endoscopy is Needed ?

Endoscopy is a procedure where a thin, lighted tube (endoscope) is inserted into the uterus to examine it for infections, diseases or any abnormalities. The two frequently carried out endoscopy procedures are Following:

Laparoscopy :

Traditional diagnostic tests such as ultrasound and X-ray cannot identify causes of discomfort in patients, or in case of infertility, causes of infertility, a laparoscopic procedure is recommended so that doctors can identify the problem.

Hysteroscopy :

Hysteroscopy is the inspection of the uterine cavity by passing the endoscope through the cervix. It allows for the diagnosis of problems in the cavity of the uterus and also serves as a method for correction for most problems.

Endoscopy Types

Laparoscopy
Hysteroscopy

FAQ's

Most Common Questions

Is laparoscopy painful?

Laparoscopic procedures are minimally invasive and are always performed after administering general or local anesthesia. Therefore, there is no element of pain involved during the surgery. However, you might experience some pain in your abdominal region and near the surgery’s incisions once the procedure is over.

Is laparoscopy necessary before IVF?

Before commencing IVF, laparoscopy can be useful for treating issues such as endometriosis, fibroid tumors, and hydrosalpinges. That being said, there is no hard and fast rule that a laparoscopy must be performed before commencing IVF. It is best to consult your doctor about the same because your doctor will be aware of your case’s particularities and can take an informed call on whether laparoscopy is needed or not.

Can laparoscopy unblock fallopian tubes?

Yes, laparoscopy can help identify blocked fallopian tubes. Also, corrective laparoscopic surgery can be used to repair blocked fallopian tubes.

How does laparoscopy help infertility?

A diagnostic laparoscopy procedure can help identify infertility causes that cannot be detected by traditional diagnostic tests such as ultrasound and X-ray. In addition to diagnosing infertility causes, corrective laparoscopic procedures can be used to treat several causes of infertility.
Laparoscopy for infertility has a good track record of diagnosing and treating infertility and is a fairly safe and inexpensive procedure that can help infertile couples become parents.

Treatments Available Through Laporoscopy

Ovarian cysts
Tumors
Endometriosis
Ectopic pregnancy
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Reproductive cancers
Uterine fibroids
Removal of ovaries
Hysterectomy
Removal of fibroids
Removal of ovarian cysts
Obstructing blood flow to fibroids
Adhesion removal
Tubal ligation

Laparoscopy is considered as the most low-risk procedure done under general anesthesia and gives us a better visual guide to examine your abdomen.

Symptoms that lead to choose Hysteroscopy?

Longer menstrual period than normal
Issues in conception or miscarriage
Menopausal bleeding

Advantages of laparoscopy for infertility?

The advantages of laparoscopy for infertility are manifold. The benefits of laparoscopy for infertility include:

The small sizes of the incisions made for the procedure.
Less internal scarring compared to open surgeries.
Relatively little pain compared to open surgeries.
The option to leave the hospital shortly after surgery
A significantly faster recovery time compared to open surgeries.

Laparoscopy for infertility cost?

The advantages of laparoscopy for infertility are manifold. The benefits of laparoscopy for infertility include: The cost of laparoscopic surgery to diagnose or treat infertility varies from hospital to hospital and on a case-by-case basis. But, it should be noted that laparoscopy for infertility, in general, costs upward of Rs. 20,000 and can go up to Rs. 71,000.