PROCEDURES

Question 1

colectomy

Answer 1

bowel resection, for diverticulitis

Question 2

Colposcopy

Answer 2

cervix/vagina - views abnormal cells

Question 3

ECC

Answer 3

endocervical curettage

• used when cervical cancer is suspected
• indication: abnormal PAP smear indicating that cancerous cells are potentially present or if there is more than one PAP smear in a row that shows findings of unusual cells.
• usually done at the same time we do a colposcopy

Question 4

EMB

Answer 4

endometrial biopsy

indications: DUB (dysfunctional uterine bleeding) or thickened endometrium

Question 5

hysteroscopy

Answer 5

(uterus) a procedure that allows your doctor to look inside your uterus in order to diagnose and treat causes of abnormal bleeding

Question 6

laminaria insertion

Answer 6

a type of seaweed kelp. it may have antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It can also be used as a laxative. A laminaria stick is a dried bundle of laminaria that’s been compressed into a stick. When inserted into the vagina, a laminaria stick absorbs the moisture and expands. This gently opens (dilates) the cervix.

Question 7

laparoscopy

Answer 7

(pelvic region or abdomen) an examination of the abdominal organs using surgical methods to determine the reason of pain or other complications of the pelvic region or abdomen.

Question 8

conditions that can be diagnosed with laparoscopy

Answer 8

• uterine fibroids
• endometriosis
• ectopic pregnancy
• uterine cancer

Question 9

endometrial ablation

Answer 9

(uterus) procedure performed to destroy the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus)
- to reduce menstrual flow/DUB

Question 10

LEEP

Answer 10

(loop electric excision procedure) (cervix) removal of cervical cells

Question 11

myomectomy

Answer 11

(uterus) surgical removal of the fibroids

Question 12

salpingectomy

Answer 12

fallopian tubes removal

Question 13

tubal ligation

Answer 13

(fallopian tubes) surgery to close fallopian tubes for sterilization