If any uterine abnormalities are identified by the uterine diagnostic procedures, such as a hysterosalpingogram, saline sonogram or diagnostic hysteroscopy, they can be surgically corrected with operative hysteroscopy. During this outpatient surgery, a hysteroscope is inserted vaginally through the cervix, in order to visualize the inside of the uterine cavity. The abnormality can be directly visualized after expanding the cavity with fluid or CO2. The next step involves placing certain instruments through ports in the hysteroscope that allow Dr Jacobs to cut, cauterize, or remove pathology such as endometrial polyps, submucous fibroids, uterine adhesions or a septum.
![]() Hysteroscopy: Normal Cavity |
![]() Hysteroscopy: Polyp |
![]() Hysteroscopy: Polyp Removal |
![]() Hysteroscopy: Septum |
![]() Hysteroscopy: Submucous Fibroid |
Dr. Jacobs has helped to make our dream come true of becoming parents just when we thought we had exhausted every option. He is an extremely knowledgeable, patient person and doctor and reassured us constantly that with techniques and advancements, there were hopes of us having children.
-E.Z.