WHAT IS METROPLASTY & WHY IS IT DONE?
Metroplasty is a reconstructive procedure performed on the uterus. The uterus (womb) is a female reproductive organ wherein the fertilized egg develops into a fetus (baby). Metroplasty is used to treat women who are suffering from uterine septum, which is one of the most common congenital malformations (birth defect); it is characterized by a uterus that is completely or partially divided into two parts. It is known to cause infertility and recurring miscarriages.
RISKS & COMPLICATIONS OF METROPLASTY
How is metroplasty performed?
Metroplasty is performed with hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopy is an outpatient procedure in which the doctor inserts a small and lighted instrument called the hysteroscope into the patient’s vaginal opening. This instrument relays video to a monitor, where the doctor can inspect the organs. A liquid is pumped gently so that the doctor can examine the organs. The doctor passes the surgical instrument along with the hysteroscope. Most hysteroscopic surgeries last 30 minutes to 1 hour, and the patient can usually go home on the same day.
