Gynecology and Genitourinary Surgery Flashcards
List the 6 main structures of the female reproductive system.
Vulva Vagina Cervix Uterus Tubes Ovaries
List the 4 supporting ligaments of the uterus:
Round, broad, cardinal, uterosacral ligaments
List the 3 parts of cervix:
Internal os; external os; endocervical canal
List 4 parts of the uterus:
Fundus, cornua, body (corpus), cervix
List the three layers of the uterine body
Endometrium, myometrium, perimetrium
Adnexa
new term meaning accessory structures: Tubes and Ovaries
Physiology of the: Vulva Vagina Cervix Uterus Tubes Ovaries
Vulva–Facilitate sexual intercourse
Vagina –Intercourse; menstrual discharge, and delivery of infant
Cervix–Holds developing fetus inside uterus
Uterus–Support developing embryo/fetus
Tubes–Fertilization, peristalsis of zygote (fertilized ovum) to uterus
Ovaries–Store, mature, and release ovum “egg”
menstrual; Dyspareunia PID (CIS) Dysplasia Intraepithelial Neoplasia Pruritus
Pertaining to to the menses or menstruation Difficult or painful sexual intercourse Pelvic inflammatory disease Carcinoma in situ Condition; ill, bad, or poor; growth Pertaining to; within; epithelium Condition; new; growth Severe itching
Ectopic pregnancy
A fertilized egg attached outside the uterus
Define D&C
Dilation of the cervix and curettage of the uterus
Gradual expansion of the cervical opening to provide access to the uterus to remove a tissue sample
Anatomy/Physiology of D&C
Vagina Cervix Internal os External os Endocervical canal Uterus Endometrium (inner layer) Physiology: Reproduction; conception and growth of infant
Pathophysiology/Indication for D&C
diagnostic for: DUB: dysfunctional uterine bleeding Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea Menorrhagia, hypermenorrhea Metrorrhagia Assessment of infertility treatment for: Miscarriage (D&E) Uterine polyps (called a polypectomy) Post partum bleeding (D&C) Retained placenta (D&E) Abnormal uterine bleeding (ablation) Uterine cancer (place radium implants) Retrieval of “lost” IUD
Procedure Steps D&C
Retract vagina (Auvard and Heaney or Sims)
Grasp cervix (Schroeder tenaculum)
Sound uterus (Sims uterine sound)
Take endocervical specimen (Kervorkian curette and telfa)
Dilate cervix (Hegars or Hanks)
FYI: May check for polyps (Randall stone forceps)
Curette uterine cavity (Sims curettes and telfa)
FYI: May clean out with Bozeman/raytex or stick sponge
Dress with OB pad
Define Conization of the Cervix
Removal of a cone-shaped piece of cervical tissue for diagnosis
Anatomy/Physiology of Conization of the Cervix
Vagina Cervix Internal os External os endocervical canal
Pathophysiology/Indication for Conization of the Cervix:
Cervical dysplasia (severe) AKA: Carcinoma in situ (CIN grade 3) Changes in cervical epithelium Cone biopsy checks to see if the changes have infiltrated to the cervix
Procedure Steps Conization of the Cervix
Place retractors (Auvard and Heaneys)
Grasp cervix with tenaculum (mark area with staining agent)
Excise cone (ESU, knife, laser, etc.)
Hemostasis (ESU), pack PRN, dress (NuGauze packing, peri pad)
Define Cervical Cerclage (Shirodkar)
Placement of a ligature at the internal os of the cervix
Anatomy and physiology of Cervical Cerclage (Shirodkar)
Vagina
Cervix
Internal os
Pathophysiology/Indication for Cervical Cerclage (Shirodkar)
Post-conceptional incompetent cervix
Procedure steps Cervical Cerclage (Shirodkar)
Retract, grasp cervix Incise anterior mucosa, retract bladderIncise posterior mucosa, place Allises Place and tie ligature 5 mm Mersilene tape on huge needle Close mucosa
Define Hysteroscopy/endometrial ablation
hysteroscopy-Visual exam, uterine cavity
Endometrial ablation-destruction of the inner layer of the uterus
Anatomy/physiology Hysteroscopy/endometrial ablation
Vagina Cervix Internal os External os Endocervical canal Uterus Endometrium (inner layer) Physiology: Reproduction; conception and growth of infant
Pathology/Indication Hysteroscopy/endometrial ablation
DUB
Hysteroscopy also used to Diagnose cause of infertility and Treatment for “lost” IUDs; intrauterine adhesions; intrauterine polyps
Procedure steps Hysteroscopy/endometrial ablation
Retract, grasp cervix, sound uterus, dilate cervix
Insert hysteroscope
Distend uterine cavity, EUA
Suction curettage of uterine cavity
Insert balloon, apply heat to destroy endometrium
(FYI: usually done without hysteroscopy)
Remove instruments; clean patient, dress
Define diagnostic laparoscopy (GYN)
Visual exam of the abdominal cavity
With particular attention to the organs of the female reproductive system
Anatomy/physiology diagnostic laparoscopy
Vagina Cervix Internal os; External os; Endocervical canal Uterus Uterine tubes Ovaries Bladder Ureters Physiology: Reproduction; conception/growth of infant
Pathology/indication diagnostic laparoscopy
diagnostic for:Unexplained gynecologic pain
Assessment of infertility
PID-Pelvic inflammatory disease
Evaluation of masses
such as ovarian cysts, ovarian mass, or fibroids
Procedure steps diagnostic laparoscopy
Place vaginal speculum, grasp cervix
Apply uterine manipulator (change outer gloves)
Lift abdominal wall (may use 2 towel clips)
Make incision (umbilicus, 12 blade)
Insert Veress needle; verify placement in peritoneal cavity; insufflate abdomen with CO2; (remove Veress needle)
Insert 10/12mm trocar, laparoscope and camera
Suprapubic incision; place 5mm port and insert accessory instruments (such as probe)
EUA, treat PRN
Could be tubal dye studies; remove ovarian cyst; do tubal ligation; laser endometriosis and other options
I/H/desufflate/C/D
Remove uterine manipulator
Define Oophorectomy (laparoscopic)
Excision of ovary through MIS technique
Anatomy/physiology Oophorectomy (laparoscopic)
Vagina Cervix Internal os; External os; Endocervical canal Uterus Uterine tubes Ovaries Bladder Physiology: Reproduction; conception/growth of infant
Pathology/indication Oophorectomy (laparoscopic)
Ovarian cyst
Others, not common:
Strangulated ovary
Infection, adhesion, endometriosis (endometrioma)
Define Salpingectomy (laparoscopic)
Excision of uterine tube through MIS technique
Anatomy/physiology Salpingectomy (laparoscopic)
Vagina Cervix Internal os; External os; Endocervical canal Uterus Uterine tubes Ovaries Bladder Physiology of tubeObtain ovum, peristalsis of ovum, fertilization location and peristalsis of fertilized ovum to uterus
Pathology/indication Salpingectomy (laparoscopic)
Chronic salpingitis (PID)
Define Tubal pregnancy (laparoscopic)
AKA. ectopic pregnancy
Excision of a fertilized ovum that is seated outside the uterus, usually seated in the uterine tube; through MIS
Anatomy/physiology Tubal pregnancy (laparoscopic)
Vagina Cervix Internal os; External os; Endocervical canal Uterus Uterine tubes Ovaries Bladder Physiology: Reproduction; conception/growth of infant
Pathology/indication Tubal pregnancy (laparoscopic)
a fertilized ovum that is seated outside the uterus
Define Tubal sterilization (lap) (tubal ligation)
Occlusion/interruption of the uterine tubes through MIS technique
Anatomy/physiology Tubal sterilization (lap)
Vagina Cervix Internal os; External os; Endocervical canal Uterus Uterine tubes Ovaries Bladder Physiology: Reproduction; conception/growth of infant
Indication Tubal sterilization (lap)
Patient desire to be sterilized (i.e., to be made unable to conceive another child)
Define Abdominal Hysterectomy
Excision of the entire uterus through an open incision
Anatomy/physiology Abdominal Hysterectomy
Uterus, tubes, ovaries Cervix, vagina Ligaments: round, broad, cardinal, uterosacral Bladder, ureters Physiology: reproduction
Pathology/indication Abdominal Hysterectomy
PID (causing chronic pelvic pain) Endometriosis (causing chronic pelvic pain) Large fibroids DUB (dysfunctional uterine bleeding) Uterine or cervical cancer
Define Tuboplasty
Surgical repair of uterine tubes with use of a microscope
Anatomy/physiology Tuboplasty
Uterus, tubes, ovaries Cervix, vagina Ligaments: round, broad, cardinal, uterosacral Bladder, ureters Physiology: reproduction
Pathology/indication Tuboplasty
Tubal blockage d/t PID (pathology; PID may be more common than adhesions from previous surgery)
Patient changed mind about fertility post tubal ligation (indication)
Define Myomectomy
Excision of uterine fibroids (AKA: myomas)
Anatomy/physiology Myomectomy
Uterus, tubes, ovaries Cervix, vagina Ligaments: round, broad, cardinal, uterosacral Bladder, ureters Physiology: reproduction
Pathology/indication Myomectomy
Uterine fibroids affecting fertility;
AKA: fibromyoma; uterine leiomyoma
Define Vaginal Hysterectomy
Excision of uterus through an incision in the vaginal wall
Anatomy/physiology Vaginal Hysterectomy
Uterus, tubes, ovaries Cervix, vagina Ligaments: round, broad, cardinal, uterosacral Bladder, ureters perineum Physiology: reproduction
Pathology/indication Vaginal Hysterectomy
Uterine prolapse
Symptomatic uterine leiomyomas
Endometriosis
Define A&P repair (colporrhaphy)
Anterior and Posterior repair
Reconstruction of the anterior and posterior aspects of the vaginal vault
suturing of the vagina walls