What is the ectopic pregnancy surgery process?

Nowadays, the incidence of ectopic pregnancy is getting higher and higher, and this is a situation that no one wants to see. Mothers all want to get pregnant smoothly and hope that the baby will grow up healthily. However, as the incidence of ectopic pregnancy increases, women will face the possibility of ectopic pregnancy, and ectopic pregnancy can be solved by surgery. So, what is the surgical process for ectopic pregnancy? Let us find out through the following.

What is the surgical procedure for ectopic pregnancy? [Nine steps of the surgical process]

(1) Experts point out that the first step in the surgical procedure for ectopic pregnancy is to empty the bladder, take the lithotomy position, disinfect the vulva and vagina, and lay a sterile surgical towel.

(2) During the ectopic pregnancy surgery, a bimanual examination is required to understand the size, position, texture, mobility, shape of the uterus and its relationship with surrounding organs, as well as whether there are any abnormalities in the appendages on both sides.

(3) Place the speculum, expose the cervix, disinfect the vagina and cervix, clamp the anterior lip of the cervix with a cervical clamp, and pull it outward to make the uterus horizontal.

(4) Use a uterine probe to gently probe the uterine fundus along the direction of the uterus, measure its depth and confirm its curvature and size. This is a very important step in the ectopic pregnancy surgery.

(5) During the ectopic pregnancy surgery, it is also necessary to check that the fluid supply device is intact and leak-free.

(6) Insert the uterine catheter into the cervical canal in the direction of the probe detection and fix it at the pre-selected depth. Clamp the anterior lip of the cervix with a tissue forceps to pull the cervix outward, while pushing the conical head of the catheter inward so that the two fit tightly together. Use a syringe filled with 20 ml of solution to slowly inject the liquid. If 20 ml of liquid is injected smoothly without resistance, there is no leakage outside the cervix, and the patient has no obvious discomfort, it means that the fallopian tube is unobstructed.

(7) During the ectopic pregnancy surgery, if there is resistance, a little pressure is applied. The patient will have a little abdominal discomfort and the injection can be successfully completed. There is no leakage from the external cervical opening, which means that the original adhesions have been separated or the spasm has been relieved.

(8) When the fluid is flowing, the sound of fluid coming out from the fimbria of the fallopian tube can be heard by listening with a stethoscope on both sides of the lower abdomen.

(9) During the ectopic pregnancy surgery, if there is a strong resistance, fluid overflows from the external cervical opening, and the abdomen is swollen and unbearable, it is usually because the fallopian tubes are completely blocked.

Through the above introduction, you already know what the surgical process for ectopic pregnancy is. Ectopic pregnancy is very harmful and needs to be discovered and treated in time. After treatment, you should not get pregnant immediately because the uterus is damaged and pregnancy at this time is very dangerous. You should wait until your body recovers and the doctor says it's okay before getting pregnant, so as to reduce the harm.