title: [Operative office hysteroscopy using bipolar technology. Our experience in seven years].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  In the last decade have developed small diameter instruments with pods streaming and highly efficient working channels that allow outpatient surgical procedures.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the utility of operative office hysteroscopy with the use of the bipolar electrosurgical system. We analyzed clinical characteristics, results and patient acceptability.
  
  
  METHODS
  We performed a descriptive study of 1591 operative hysteroscopies, using an office hysteroscopic procedure with Bipolar technology; with a 5.5 mm rigid hysteroscope Bettocchi type.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean operating time was 8 min. The most common procedure was polypectomy. Severe pain and/or vagal reflex occurred in less than 0.7% of the patients.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The Bipolar technology facilitates operative office hysteroscopy and allows resectoscopy to be reserved for the treatment of special cases. Patient acceptability is high.
authors: Hospital General Dr Manuel Gea González, México, DF. josealanisfuentes@yahoo.com.mx
authors: José
authors: J
authors: Alanís Fuentes
authors: Oscar Alejandro
authors: OA
authors: Mancera Pantoja
authors: Jesús Gerardo
authors: JG
authors: Lara Figueroa
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D004598:Electrosurgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D055815:Young Adult