| Procedure name | Common name | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Hysteroscopy | View inside of the uterus | A procedure to look at the inside of the uterus (womb) using a small thin camera (hysteroscope). Various procedures can then be performed, ie removal of septae, taking of tissue for pathologicsl examination etc. |
| Insertion intrauterine device (IUD) | Insertion of Mirena etc | The insertion of a birth control device |
| Laparoscopic sterilization | Sterilization | A laparoscope (small thin Camera) is inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall. Under vision, the fallopian tubes are closed off, by rings, clamps, clips or electrocauterization, to prevent pregnancy. |
| Cervical LLETZ | Biopsy of the cervix | Lletz refers to the biopsy of the cervix in which a cone-shaped sample of tissue is removed from the mucous membrane. It is commonly performed after an abnormal PAP smear. |
| Endometrial ablation | Uterus lining treatment | This procedure is performed to destroy the uterine lining to prevent excessive or prolonged menstruation. |
| Laparoscopy | Laparoscopy | A minimally invasive procedure for the examination and surgery of the contents of the abdominopelvic cavity using a small viewing tool or laparoscope. |
| Laparoscopy and removal of cyst | Laparoscopy cyst removal | Laparoscopy, during which a tumor/cyst, usually on the ovaries is removed. |
| Dilatation and Curetation | Uterus treatment | A surgical procedure in which the cervix is expanded using a dilator and the uterine lining scraped with a curette, performed for the diagnosis and treatment of various uterine conditions. |