Hysteroscopy safety.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Hysteroscopy is a very common tool providing the gynecologist the ability to diagnose and treat a variety of intrauterine disorders. This outpatient therapy has provided quick and effective relief for women worldwide. Although simple in concept, hysteroscopy is associated with minor and major complications. Awareness of these difficulties and methods of prevention and management is key to good surgical outcomes. This article reviews well tolerated practices for hysteroscopy complications.

RECENT FINDINGS: Although complications with both diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy are rare, they can often be prevented with thorough preoperative evaluation and appropriate intraoperative decision making. Understanding the patient, disorder, and surgical process can assist the surgeon in providing the best outcome for the patient.

SUMMARY: With appropriate training and education, gynecologists can safely incorporate hysteroscopy into their surgical practice.