LEEP And Why Is It Done

If the Pap smear test results reveal abnormal cell changes, a physician will recommend for a women to undergo a colposcopy. A colposcopy is a procedure where a physician washes the cervix with a diluted vinegar solution and uses a microscope-like tool known as a colposcope to have a magnified view of the surface of the vagina and cervix. If the physician sees any abnormal areas, such as lesions on the cervix, then tissue samples are taken for examination under a microscope. Other than the Pap smear, a pelvic exam may be performed. In a pelvic exam, the vagina, along with adjacent organs, is examined visually and manually. A speculum, and instrument that separates tissue, is inserted into the vagina for visual examination. After, the organs are felt with the fingers by inserting one hand in the vagina, and putting the other hand on the abdomen to feel for any abnormalities. If invasive cervical cancer is suspected, or if the colposcopy and the Pap smear have different results, then other tests may be conducted. One test that may be performed is a cone biopsy. In a cone biopsy, a larger, cone shaped sample of cervical tissue is taken and examined for cancer cells. Another test that may be performed is endocervical curettage. During this procedure, the lining of the cervix is scraped and examined for cancer cells. Once a diagnosis of cervical cancer is made, then the

Time out was performed and all information was accurate and confirmed. Skin marker is used to mark incision line. A #10 knife blade on a #3 handle is used to make a vertical suprapubic incision is made through the skin and linea alba extending from below the umbilicus to the symphysis. The rectus muscles are retracted with Richardson retractors to develop the prevesical space. Blunt dissection by the surgeon’s finger is used to reflect the peritoneum superiorly away from the dome of the

Sterilize and prepare the patient's genital area. You have wipe the patient's genital area with disinfectant soaked cotton swabs, to remove any debris. Repeat step if needed. For female patients, be sure to clean the labia and urethral meatus (the outside of the opening of the urethra located above the vagina). For the men clean the urethral opening on the penis. When you finish wiping down the patient, lay down surgical drapes around the genitals, leaving yourself enough work

A sterile needle guide is attached to a movable post at the stage assembly. The biopsy instrument is then attached to the stage assembly. Everything will get locked into place and the computer will verify the coordinates to the biopsy instrument. After the patient is injected with local anesthesia, a four millimeter incision will be made into the breast tissue. After the incision, the needle will need to be pulled back until it corresponds to the correct depth that the computer gave. Next, it is time for the needle to be inserted into the breast

An upper endoscopy is known as an EGD and it is when a thin scope with a light and a camera at the end of it. This looks at the inside of the upper digestive tract which includes the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. An EGD can be used to identify several causes such as abdominal or chest pain, nausea and vomiting, heartburn, bleeding, and swallowing problems. It can also help to find inflammation, ulcers, and tumors. The endoscope can also help treat abnormalities such as polyps which are growths of tissue in the stomach and these can be removed and biopsied to find out if they are cancerous. Also obstructions stuck in the esophagus can be removed and bleeding from ulcers, cancer can be treated with the endoscope.

Slight cuts are made here and there in, blood is drained and replaced with embalming fluid. By removing all the blood out and replacing it with embalming fluid helps disinfect and prevent body from further

In order for you to understand what is a transvaginal mesh, to put things in retrospect, lets take a look at the scenarioss in which a women expereince pelvic organ prolapse as well as the procedure that doctors perfrom in regards to the implantation of a transvaginal mesh. Once (POP) or pelvic organ prolapse occurs, a womans muscles essentially has become so weak, that the pelvic organs, which incluydes the rectum, uteros and bladder, essentially fall into the vagina. To alleviate the problem, doctors, can elect to surgaically implant the mesh transvaginally or adbominally. However, many doctors elect to insert he mesh through the vagina due to the fact that it is faster, less complicated and less invasive as well.

During an antibiotic is provided to help prevent infection, the patient either receives a numbing medication or is placed under general anesthesia. Once that is done the procedure begins, a tenaculum is used to keep the cervix and uterus is placed, the cervix is further dilated using cone-shaped rods of increasing size. A long tube called a cannula is then inserted into the uterus, the cannula is attached to a bottle and a pump that provides a vacuum and removes tissue away from the uterine lining (if necessary forceps may be used to remove larger pieces of tissue). The final step is a curette (a curved surgical instrument) is used to scrape the lining to make sure no residual tissue is left behind. The dilation and extraction is a bit similar but the only difference is that the pregnancy is further along, this procedure is typically performed after a late term miscarriage, when the presence of severe fetal anomalies is detected, or when the life's mother

Medical staff will clean and shave your groin or arm for the insertion of the catheter. A local numbing agent will be administered, but you will be awake during the procedure. Medicines for anxiety could be given if patient is having trouble relaxing during the exam. Next, a small catheter will be inserted into an artery. The doctor then uses x-rays to guide the catheter to the area of interest. Once the catheter is in place, dye will be inserted through tube. This allows for visualization of your blood vessels. Very minimal movement will be aloud during this exam to ensure safety and high quality images. This procedure could last one to two hours. If this is a planned procedure and not an emergency, this is normally only scheduled in the

Diagnosis of a gynecological cancer can be very scary and disruptive for women and their families. Performing cancer surgeries through a minimally invasive approach helps in making cancer treatment as gentle and as least disruptive as possible .It also enables these patients to get back to their lives and routine activities more quickly without a significant interruption in their quality of life. Today, women affected by most gynecologic malignancies can benefit from minimally invasive surgical advances. Rather than operating through a large abdominal incision, 3 to 5 small incisions can be used for laparoscopy or robotic surgery. The main advantages of this scarless or minimally invasive technique

During laparoscopic salpingectomy unilateral, one or two are removed the fallopian tubes. This procedure is performed with a minimally invasive method that uses a laparoscope (a tiny camera) and tiny instruments inserted through small incisions.

There is not much you need to worry about after you have had the LEEP done, but the highest risk you have is that you could have heavy bleeding after for up to 3 weeks, if it last longer than three weeks call your doctor. You may have to have more paste applied to you cervix to stop the bleeding. This procedure has also been known for increased risk in future pregnancy problems. Although most women have no problems, there is a small increase in the risk of premature births and having a low birth weight baby. In rare cases, the cervix is narrowed after the procedure, which can make it difficult to become pregnant.

An incision is made in the cyst or abscess so that the fluid drains out. A catheter may be placed inside the cyst so it does not close and fill back up with fluid. The catheter will be removed after following up with a specialist (gynecologist).

Rationale: To provide fluid and electrolytes to patient, thus increase blood flow and nutrients in the body

I was so nervous that I felt as though I needed to vomit from fear. I had never even been to a gynecologist and had no idea what to expect this exam to be like. She asked me to scoot my bottom closer to the bottom edge of the gurney where then I she told me to spread apart my legs and place my heels into two stirrups that were on each side of the end of the gurney.