Operative hysteroscopy and endometrial ablation.
Operative hysteroscopy is often an alternative to hysterectomy in the treatment of menorrhagia. The author describes the techniques involved and explores some of the advantages and disadvantages.
Gillespie
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Adelaide, South Australia.
D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D008595:Menorrhagia / Q000601:surgery*