Hysteroscopic Shaving System: The "Secret Weapon" for Protecting Female Fertility

Ms. Zhang (pseudonym), a 34-year-old woman working long-term in Africa, experienced persistent vaginal bleeding for over a month following a medical abortion in February. An ultrasound suggested possible intrauterine retention. Despite attempts at conservative treatment, the issue remained unresolved, severely impacting her health and quality of life.

On a friend's recommendation, Ms. Zhang contacted Dr. Chen Jianguo, Director of the Gynecology Department at HeYou Hospital. After understanding her condition, Dr. Chen confidently told her: "It's not a major issue. I have a 'secret weapon' here that can solve your problem."

Reassured by Dr. Chen's words, Ms. Zhang immediately booked a flight back to China and came to HeYou Hospital. After completing the necessary examinations, she underwent a "Hysteroscopic Resection of Retained Products of Conception." The procedure took only 15 minutes, allowing for direct visualization of the lesion and a comprehensive examination. It removed the retained pregnancy tissue and also excised an incidentally discovered endometrial polyp. Post-surgery, Ms. Zhang finally felt relieved and was discharged happily 24 hours later.

This "secret weapon" is the Hysteroscopic Shaving System.

Hysteroscopy: The "Third Eye" of Gynecology

Hysteroscopy is one of the "three major scopes" in gynecology. It enters the uterine cavity through the vagina and cervix, magnifying the view of the uterine morphology and endometrial lesions for precise diagnosis and treatment. Its advantages include minimal trauma, rapid recovery, and no external scars. It is widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological diseases.

Clinical Applications of Hysteroscopy

1. Diagnostic Indications

(1) Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding caused by various uterine cavity pathologies;

(2) Assessment of uterine and cervical factors in infertility;

(3) Morphological assessment of intrauterine adhesions due to endometrial injury;

(4) Classification and evaluation of uterine and lower genital tract malformations;

(5) Localization and evaluation of intrauterine foreign bodies and abnormal intrauterine devices;

(6) Etiological evaluation of various abnormal uterine cavity imaging findings;

(7) Early diagnosis of endometrial cancer, evaluation for fertility-preserving treatment, and follow-up;

(8) Second-look evaluation after various uterine cavity surgeries;

(9) Assisted diagnosis of various cervical and endocervical lesions;

(10) Etiological investigation of refractory vaginal discharge;

(11) Etiological investigation of vaginal foreign bodies and space-occupying lesions in young girls.

2. Surgical Indications

(1) Endometrial polyps causing various clinical symptoms;

(2) Uterine fibroids affecting the uterine cavity morphology and causing corresponding clinical symptoms;

(3) Intrauterine adhesions due to endometrial injury, with a strong desire for fertility or obstruction of menstrual blood flow due to adhesions;

(4) Uterine and lower genital tract malformations affecting fertility or physiological function;

(5) Intrauterine foreign bodies, including removal of intrauterine devices, removal of retained sutures from previous uterine surgeries, and removal of retained products of conception;

(6) Pregnancies in special locations, such as cervical, cornual, cesarean scar, and intramural pregnancies;

(7) Cesarean scar diverticulum (also known as cesarean scar defect) affecting fertility or physiological function;

(8) Fertility-preserving treatment for atypical endometrial hyperplasia and early-stage endometrioid carcinoma;

(9) Resection of focal or cystic adenomyosis lesions;

(10) Resection of various proliferative lesions of the endocervical canal;

(11) Biopsy of vaginal foreign bodies or vaginal/cervical tumors in young girls.

Unique Advantages of the Hysteroscopic Shaving System

1. Avoids thermal damage associated with traditional electrosurgery, protects the endometrium, prevents intrauterine adhesions, and safeguards female fertility;

2. Simultaneously mechanically resects intrauterine lesions and aspirates tissue from the uterine cavity, significantly improving the clarity of the surgical field and maximizing the reduction of operative time, thereby making the procedure safer.

3. Reduces the number of instrument entries into and exits from the uterine cavity, thereby lowering the incidence of complications such as bleeding, infection, cervical laceration, and cardiac-cerebral syndrome.

Equipment Advantages of HeYou Hospital's Gynecology Department

HeYou Hospital is equipped with the only internationally advanced STORZ Hysteroscopic Shaving System in the Shunde region, having successfully completed hundreds of procedures, including:

Resection of endometrial/cervical polyps, resection of submucosal uterine fibroids, adhesiolysis for intrauterine adhesions, and removal of retained intrauterine pregnancy tissue. The procedure causes no damage to the endometrium, preserving fertility, and many patients have successfully conceived.

The Gynecology Outpatient Department at HeYou Hospital develops personalized diagnosis and treatment plans based on individual circumstances, dedicated to providing high-quality medical services for women of all ages.

Additionally, the Gynecology Department at HeYou Hospital has launched the [Integrated Cervical Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center] service to safeguard your health.

Author>>> Gynecology | Liu Ying

Medical Reviewer>>> Gynecology | Yang Xiaomei (Chief Physician), Chen Jianguo (Chief Physician)

(As individual patient conditions vary, treatment outcomes may differ. Please consult a professional physician for specific advice.