Robotic Surgery (Robot-assisted laparoscopic Surgery) Robotic Surgery | Robotic surgery is one of the latest innovations in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Short recovery time, less postoperative pain, the ability to perform more delicate surgery due to the articulation capacity of the instruments used, and the advantage of the surgeon performing the surgery while sitting at…
What is the Difference Between Hysterosalpingography and Hysteroscopy? Uterus Film | Hysteroscopy and hysterosalpingography are two different medical imaging methods used to examine the uterus. Both help evaluate the structures inside the uterus, but they are performed for different purposes and methods. Hysteroscopy: Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to directly view the inside…
Uterine Anomalies Uterine anomalies refer to various structural or morphological disorders that affect the normal development of the female reproductive system. While in the womb, the uterus of female babies begins to develop as two separate halves. When it completes its development, these two separate parts are fused together and the separator in between is…
Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer It is estimated that approximately 2,500 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in Turkey in 2018 and approximately 1,250 women died from cervical cancer. Cervical cancer usually does not show symptoms in the early stages, and therefore regular gynecological check-ups are important. However, the following symptoms may occur in later stages:…
Prolactin High Hormone and Its Functions High Prolactin | Prolactin High is a peptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. It plays an important role in regulating the production and secretion of breast milk, especially during breastfeeding. However, prolactin also has other functions: Production of Breast Milk: Prolactin stimulates milk production in the mammary glands…
Polyp Polyps are small, protruding masses that can occur in various organs in the body, usually resulting from abnormal cell growth. Polyps can usually be found in internal organs such as the intestines, uterus, nose, and stomach. Polyps in the intestines are usually the most common. In women, they can be observed in the vagina,…
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders that women experience during their reproductive years. In this case, the woman’s ovaries become larger than normal and small cysts form inside them. These cysts can usually be the size of a pea and disrupt the normal tissue…
What is Myoma? Myomas are benign tumors that form in the muscle layer of the uterus. Also known as fibroids, myomas usually occur during women’s reproductive years. They are very common. Approximately 2 out of every 3 women develop at least 1 myoma at some point in their lives. Myomas originate from the muscle layer…
LEEP Conization Loop electrosurgical excision procedure LEEP Conization | Leep Conization aims to remove abnormal cells from the cervix. Cellular abnormalities in the cervix are typically detected during a Pap smear or HPV screening. These abnormalities can range from precancerous cell changes to cancer. Leep Conization is an office procedure that can be performed under…
Laparoscopic Surgery Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical method and many surgeries can be performed laparoscopically with much smaller incisions instead of the large incisions in open surgery. In laparoscopic surgery, the abdomen is first inflated with carbon dioxide gas to allow easy viewing of the abdomen and safe surgery. Laparoscopy can be performed…
