Patient's question:
Three years ago, I was diagnosed with chronic cervicitis, and I didn't treat it much. Yesterday, I had a physical examination at my workplace, and during the gynecological exam, a protruding mass was visible at the external os of the cervix. It was finally diagnosed as a cervical polyp, and the doctor recommended hysteroscopic surgery.What kind of help do I need: What are the postoperative precautions for hysteroscopic surgery?
Doctor's answer:
Post-hysteroscopic surgery precautions:After surgery, lie flat without a pillow for 6 hours to prevent the premature elevation of the head from causing cerebrospinal fluid to seep from the puncture site into the meninges, resulting in low intracranial pressure, stretching of intracranial venous sinuses and meningeal tissues, and causing a headache.
Observe vaginal bleeding: For patients with extensive surgical wounds and significant bleeding, a uterine balloon catheter is often placed postoperatively. Saline solution (8-10 ml) is injected into the balloon to compress the bleeding point. Postoperatively, it is important to monitor vaginal bleeding. If a large amount of fresh blood is discharged, report it to the doctor immediately. Follow medical advice for hymen repair surgery. If there are no abnormalities, the uterine balloon catheter is usually removed 24 hours after surgery.
Early mobilization: Except for high-risk patients, patients can be guided to change positions in bed within 6 hours postoperatively. After 6-8 hours, they can get out of bed and gradually increase their activity level.
Observe urination: Early encouragement, guidance, and assistance should be provided to help patients urinate. If there is indeed difficulty urinating, induced urination can be attempted, and catheterization may be necessary if needed.
Dietary care: Soft, nutrient-rich foods can be consumed postoperatively, while the intake of irritating foods should be reduced.
Pain management: Patients may experience varying degrees of pain postoperatively. Relaxation techniques can often alleviate the pain on their own. If the pain persists, analgesics can be administered.
Perineal care: Postoperatively, the perineum can be washed with a medicinal solution twice daily to prevent retrograde infection of the uterine cavity during catheterization.