Hysteroscopic Septum Resection

Hysteroscopic Septum Resection is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to correct a uterine septum, which is a congenital (by birth) malformation where a band of tissue divides the uterine cavity, partially or completely.

This condition can lead to:

• Recurrent miscarriages
• Infertility
• Preterm labor
• Abnormal periods or pelvic pain (in some cases)

What Is a Uterine Septum?

• A fibrous or muscular partition dividing the uterus
• Result of incomplete fusion of the Müllerian ducts during fetal development
• Often detected on ultrasound, HSG, or MRI

When is Septum Resection Recommended?

• History of recurrent pregnancy loss
• Difficulty in conceiving (infertility)
• Repeated IVF failures
• Confirmed septum on imaging
• Sometimes in cases of menstrual irregularities

How Is the Procedure Done?

• Performed under general or regional anesthesia
• A hysteroscope (camera) is inserted through the cervix
• Special instruments (scissors, electrosurgical loop, or laser) are used to cut and remove the septum
• Done without any cuts on the abdomen

Benefits:

• Improves fertility and pregnancy outcomes
• Preserves the uterus
• No external scars
• Usually done as a daycare procedure