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Complications in operative hysteroscopy – is prevention possible?

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Operative hysteroscopy in a hospital setting has revolutionized surgical treatment of benign uterine disorders. It is minimally invasive, cost‐ and time‐effective, and may spare patients major surgical interventions. Operative hysteroscopy… Click to show full abstract

Operative hysteroscopy in a hospital setting has revolutionized surgical treatment of benign uterine disorders. It is minimally invasive, cost‐ and time‐effective, and may spare patients major surgical interventions. Operative hysteroscopy in a day‐case hospital setting is regarded as a safe and well‐tolerated procedure with low complication rates. However, prevention of adverse events is crucial in daily practice to optimize patient care. Complications in operative hysteroscopy can be divided into early complications, including bleeding, uterine perforation, infection and fluid overload, or late complications and suboptimal outcomes, such as incomplete resection and intrauterine adhesions. Awareness and knowledge of management of adverse events as well as the use of possible preventative measures will increase the quality and safety of hysteroscopic surgery. The present commentary focuses on these issues as an up‐to‐date basis for everyday clinical practice.

Keywords: complications operative; hysteroscopy; operative hysteroscopy; hysteroscopy prevention; prevention possible

Journal Title: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Year Published: 2017

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