For more information on VESA, click here . The procedure is completed in a single visit. Early Surgical Abortion May be performed during the first 6-10 weeks of pregnancy. The procedure is completed in a single visit. The cervix is dilated, a small catheter, called a curette, is placed in the uterus.
Suction is applied to the curette and the uterine contents are removed.
The procedure can be completed on a single day with two visits 3-4 hours apart. During the second visit a suction procedure completes the process with the use of ultrasound. In unusual circumstances an additional 121-24 hours may be required. A laminaria will be inserted and we wait 24 hours to allow the cervix to dilate. Once the cervix is dilated, suction assists removal of the uterine contents with the use of ultrasound guidance.