Polyp Removal Surgery

Polyp Removal Surgery at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla

CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a gynaecology hospital in Mumbai that treats uterine and cervical polyps, which are small, usually benign growths on the lining of the uterus or the cervix. Most stay small and cause no harm. Some do not, and that is when removal becomes a clinical decision rather than a precaution. The team at the Kurla centre offers polyp removal surgery in Kurla, Mumbai, medically known as hysteroscopic polypectomy, for polyps that cause symptoms, affect fertility, or need to be examined under a microscope.

Symptoms and Why Removal Is Recommended

Polyps develop when the endometrial or cervical tissue grows in excess, often linked to hormonal changes, particularly too much oestrogen. They can appear singly or in clusters, and a woman may carry one for years without knowing. Small polyps without symptoms are sometimes just monitored. Surgery is advised when the following appear:

Bleeding between periods that keeps recurring
Heavy or prolonged periods
Spotting after menopause, which always needs evaluation
Difficulty conceiving, where a polyp may be getting in the way of implantation
A polyp that looks unusually large or irregular on imaging

Fertility deserves particular attention. A polyp near the uterine cavity can disturb implantation even when it causes no bleeding at all, so removal is sometimes advised on reproductive grounds alone.

Types of Polyps: Uterine and Cervical

The two types sit in different places, and that affects both symptoms and diagnosis. Uterine (endometrial) polyps form inside the cavity, on the lining that sheds each month. They are the type most often linked to irregular or heavy bleeding and to fertility problems, and they are removed by endometrial polypectomy.

Cervical polyps grow on the surface of the cervix and can often be seen during a routine pelvic examination, without a hysteroscopy. They tend to cause spotting, especially after intercourse. Both types are usually benign.

How Polyps Are Confirmed

Diagnosis usually begins with a transvaginal ultrasound, which can show a thickened or irregular lining that suggests a polyp. Saline infusion sonography may follow to outline the cavity more clearly. The definitive step is hysteroscopy, where a thin lighted scope is passed through the cervix so the gynaecologist can see the lining directly. A recommendation for surgery generally follows this confirmation.

Before the Procedure

Preparation includes a pelvic examination, blood tests and the imaging already done during diagnosis. The gynaecologist asks about bleeding patterns, regular medicines and any blood thinners that may need adjusting. Patients are told in plain terms what to expect afterwards, including light spotting and a short recovery period. The billing team can explain the estimate and what an insurance policy is likely to cover before the procedure is scheduled.

During the Procedure

A hysteroscope is passed through the vagina and cervix into the uterus. The surgeon sees the polyp directly and removes it with fine instruments passed through the scope. Working under direct vision is more precise than blind curettage. The removed tissue is routinely sent for histopathological examination to rule out anything atypical.

After the Procedure

Recovery is generally quick compared with larger gynaecological operations. Mild cramping and light spotting for a few days are common. Most patients return to normal activity within a short time, though strenuous exercise and intercourse are usually paused until the follow-up visit. That visit reviews the histopathology report and confirms that healing is on track.

Risks and When to Seek Help

Complications are uncommon, but they can happen. Call the hospital without waiting if any of these appear after discharge:

Bleeding that soaks through a pad within an hour
Fever or chills
Severe or worsening pelvic pain
Foul-smelling discharge

Some situations should not be put off. Postmenopausal bleeding, even a single spot, is treated as a same-week concern. A history of recurrent polyps, a family history of endometrial conditions, or bleeding along with unexplained pelvic pain also calls for earlier evaluation. Delay in these cases prolongs discomfort and can postpone the diagnosis of something that needed attention sooner.