The loop is used to shave away the fibroid and the pieces removed from the uterus. Only fibroids that extend into the cavity of the uterus can be removed with this technique. Polyps are extra growths of tissue from the lining of the uterus. They are usually benign, however can cause excessive bleeding. They are usually easy to remove through the operative hysteroscope as an outpatient.
Many women develop excessive bleeding with their periods as they get older.
Previously, if the bleeding could not be controlled with medication or hormones, a hysterectomy was needed. Recently a procedure has been developed in which the lining of the uterus is destroyed or removed using the operative hysteroscope. This procedure is called an endometrial ablation . This outpatient technique can save many women from having a hysterectomy. Women can typically resume their normal activity in just a few days.