Diathermoconization of the cervix

Women often have to deal with gynecological problems throughout their lives. Some diseases of the female genital organs require the use of surgical measures. Cervical diathermoconization is used to remove diseased epithelial tissues with isolation of healthy cells. Specialists of the Dobrobut medical network provide comprehensive consultation on this procedure.

Cervical conization is a surgical method aimed at removing a cone-shaped area of pathologically altered mucosal tissues. This gynecological operation is carried out in order to diagnose and treat various pathologies, in particular, in the presence of dysplasia, erosion, endometriosis, neoplasms to prevent serious health consequences. The procedure makes it possible to eliminate lesions on the surface of the cervix and cervical canal.

Indications for diathermoconization:

Cervical deformity, particularly in case of eversion of part of the cervical mucosa towards the vagina;
hypertrophy and hyperkeratosis;
dysplasia I-III st;
cysts, polyps;
abnormal tissue changes as a consequence of erosion, pseudoerosion, endometriosis;
the need to establish the nature of the neoplasm.

Conization is contraindicated in the presence of confirmed oncology, acute stage of infectious-inflammatory diseases, exacerbations of chronic pathologies, blood coagulation disorders, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.

Methods of cervical conization

There are the following types of cone excision of the cervix:

knife;
laser;
radio wave.

Radio wave conization of the cervix is considered the most popular technique. After all, it is painless, takes about 10 minutes and can be performed with / without local anesthesia. Hospitalization is not required. Possible bloody discharge as a consequence of the procedure, which passes after 4-7 days. In turn, complete healing of wounds is expected in 2-3 weeks after manipulation.

Procedure of the operation

Before deciding on conization, as a result of the analysis of the patient's data and gynecological examination, the doctor prescribes additional studies to establish a complete clinical picture. Diagnosis may include a general blood test and coagulogram, smear for bacterial examination, transvaginal ultrasound, dilated colposcopy, biopsy, cytology of scrapings from the surface of the cervix and cervical canal.

If the diagnosis confirmed the need for the procedure, certain preparatory measures should be followed:

Diathermoconization is carried out on the 3-5th day after the end of menstruation.
A few days before the operation, it is recommended to refuse sex, the use of vaginal suppositories and spritzing.
On the day of surgical intervention can not take medications, except those prescribed by the doctor.
For 6 hours before the procedure should refuse to eat and drink.
If the patient has an individual intolerance to any medications, it is worth informing the doctor.

The course of the procedure

When performing diathermoconization, the patient is on the gynecological chair. For a detailed study of the surface of the cervix and detection of pathological changes, the doctor performs an extended colposcopy. Then the chosen method of anesthesia is applied. Depending on the method of conization, the doctor removes the cone-shaped area by extracting tissue fragments with forceps, checks for bleeding, coagulates the vessels. The obtained sample is sent for histologic examination. The duration of the operation is approximately 20-30 minutes.

Modern operations on the cervix are associated with minimal risks and complications for the patient. In some cases there is bleeding within 1-2 weeks after manipulation, infectious and inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system, scar tissue and ulcers on the surface of the cervix. To avoid negative consequences, you should adhere to the doctor's recommendations.

Recovery period

Cervical conization postoperative period assumes inpatient observation of the patient for several days with the use of general anesthesia. If local anesthesia was used, a woman with normal health can leave the clinic in a few hours. During the first few days after the procedure, there is sometimes vaginal discharge, which is normal.

Recommendations during the rehabilitation period (about 3-6 weeks):

Antibiotics and pain medication may be required.
Refrain from intimate activity.
Avoid strenuous physical activity, do not lift objects weighing 5 kg or more.
Do not use sanitary tampons.
Exclude bathing in pools and reservoirs, visiting baths, taking a bath.

Advantages of the procedure in the medical network "Dobrobut"

comprehensive care;
carrying out the operation using modern professional equipment;
round-the-clock doctor's supervision and nutrition during the stay in the hospital;
individual approach to each patient;
affordability: cervical conization price is moderate.

With timely cervical surgery can identify pathogenic cells and prevent the development of cancer in the early stages.