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What are the benefits of Office Hysteroscopy?

Hope Waltman interviews Dr. Paul Indman, Hope For Fibroids Org. Medical Consultant 

Hysteroscopy uses a hysteroscope, which is a thin telescope that is inserted through the cervix into the uterus. Modern hysteroscopes are so thin that they can fit through the cervix with minimal or no dilation. Because the inside of the uterus is a potential cavity, like a collapsed air dome, it is necessary to fill (distend) it with a liquid in order to see. I do most diagnostic hysteroscopy in the office using local anesthesia. If a patient is particularly anxious, or if I have a concern that she may be uncomfortable, I can do the procedure under mild sedation.

Having performed office hysteroscopy for thirty years, I have seen the benefits to women in getting rapid and accurate diagnosis of gynecologic problems.

The patient is the main winner, because we expect that all gynecologists will be able to easily perform office hysteroscopy.

The physician benefits, as it will be feasible to get started in office hysteroscopy without a large financial outlay.

The insurance companies benefit because it is far more cost-effective to move diagnostic hysteroscopy out of the operating room and into the office. This is truly a win-win-win situation,” said Paul Indman, MD.

It is important to note that as of February, 2012, this instrument currently has investigational status and has not been cleared by the FDA for commercial use. The following pictures were obtained as part of a study.

 

NOTE:  EndoSee photos are Copyrighted photos.

Uterine Fibroids Blog — An Expert Speaks Out
Real Women, Real Stories, Real Answers
by Hope For Fibroids' Dr. Paul Indman
 

Paul Indman, M.D., FACOG, is a Gynecologist in private practice near San Jose, California.  Dr. Indman is involved in all aspects of Gynecology.  His major emphasis is offering rapid and accurate diagnosis of gynecologic problems, and providing a choice of treatment options.   The largest area of his practice is the treatment of fibroids and abnormal bleeding. He has extensive experience in performing myomectomy of various types and in hysteroscopic removal of fibroids.  

(Full disclosure: I am a co-founder and shareholder in the EndoSee Corporation, which is developing the hysteroscope.)