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Jersey Gynae Clinic

Hysteroscopic surgery

Polyp removal & MyoSure

Hospital removal of endometrial polyps using hysteroscopy, often with the MyoSure tissue-removal system. A short, scar-free procedure that's effective in a single visit.

  • At hospital
  • 20–45 minutes
  • General anaesthetic
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Overview

About this procedure.

MyoSure is a modern, gentle way of removing polyps and small submucous fibroids from inside the womb. Because it uses a mechanical shaving action rather than diathermy, it tends to be quicker, kinder on the womb lining, and leaves the surrounding tissue undisturbed.

You will go home the same day, with light bleeding settling over a few days.

Setting

At hospital

Duration

20–45 minutes

Anaesthetic

General anaesthetic

Indications

What it's for.

  • Endometrial polyps causing heavy or irregular bleeding

  • Polyps identified on ultrasound or hysteroscopy

  • Polyps as a cause of fertility difficulties

  • Removal of small submucous fibroids

  • Selected cases of retained tissue after delivery or miscarriage

On the day

How it's done.

  1. Procedure done under general anaesthetic

  2. A hysteroscope is passed through the cervix into the womb

  3. Sterile fluid is used to open the cavity for clear views

  4. MyoSure is a fine, hand-held device that gently shaves away polyps and small fibroids; no electrical current is needed

  5. Tissue is suctioned out and sent for laboratory analysis

  6. No external incisions: nothing is cut on the outside

Recovery

After your procedure.

  • Most patients go home the same day

  • Light cramping and spotting for a few days

  • Use sanitary pads rather than tampons until any bleeding has settled

  • Avoid intercourse for one to two weeks

  • Return to normal activity in 24–48 hours

Benefits

Why this approach.

  • Scar-free: no external incisions

  • Effective in a single appointment for most patients

  • Definitive tissue diagnosis from the specimen

  • Faster recovery than older electrosurgical techniques

Risks

What to be aware of.

  • Cramping and light bleeding
  • Infection (uncommon)
  • Perforation of the womb (rare)
  • Recurrence of polyps over time

Related conditions

Often seen alongside.