Vaginal Fibroid Removal, Myomectomy Surgery - Handwashing -PreOp® Patient Education

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Your gynecologist has recommended that you undergo surgery to remove vaginal fibroids. But what does that actually mean?

The uterus is part of a woman's reproductive system - it's the organ that contains and protects a growing fetus during pregnancy.

Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow from the inner or outer wall of the uterus. They are quite common - as many as 20% of women over 30 will develop fibroids sometime during their lifetimes.

In most cases fibroids do not cause any discomfort and are never detected. Occasionally, however, fibroid tumors can cause problems. Complications from fibroid growth can include: * Pressure on the urinary system. * Pressure on the intestines. * Interference with the reproductive system * Or infection.

Because these tumors can grow to be very large, surgery is usually recommended in order to restore health and to protect the uterus.

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and sterile towels are draped around until only the vulva is exposed.
Then the surgeon will use a gloved hand to conduct a vaginal examination and will check the size and location of the uterus by pressing on your lower abdomen.
Your doctor will then use a retractor to open the vagina.
Once the cervix is visible, a forceps is used to grasp the front lip of the cervix ...
and to pull it forward - causing the uterus to open.
Through that opening, your doctor will insert an instrument called a hysteroscope.
A hysteroscope allows the surgical team to insert all necessary optical and surgical instruments into the uterus. Patient Education
At the beginning of the procedure, a harmless gas or fluid will be introduced into the uterus, causing it to expand.
By inflating the uterus slightly, your doctor is better able to reach the operative site.
Next, a wire loop is inserted. This loop is used to grab the fibroid tissue and snip it free from the muscular wall of the uterus. Patient Education
When your doctor is satisfied that all fibrous tissue has been removed,
the hysteroscope and all other instruments are withdrawn. The gas or fluid is allowed to escape ...
and the uterus returns to its normal shape.

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Germs are present always on your hands and they can be transferred to: * other parts of your own body, * to the family member for whom you are caring * your patient * and to any clean object that you touch.

By washing your hands correctly: * you remove germs from your hands. * Handwashing is the single most important way you can prevent infection from occurring and * prevent the spread of infection.

You must carefully wash and dry your hands: * Before and after each time you care for your family member or your patient. * Before and after you handle your patient's and your own food and drink. * Before and after you manipulate any contact lenses. * Before you apply and after you remove gloves

Patient Education Company * After you use the toilet. * After you cough, sneeze or blow your nose. * After contact with anything that could be soiled or have germs on it. * After you pick up any object from the floor * Handwashing takes a minimum of 10-15 seconds, * longer if your hands are soiled. * The longer you wash, the more germs are removed.


Patient Education Company * The friction generated by rubbing your hands together removes the germs from your skin and * running water can then wash them away * Every time you wash your hands, take your time and don't rush. * Do the handwashing carefully and thoroughly.

Use liquid soap from a dispenser. Bar soap holds germs on its surface.
Make sure you have paper towels and a waste receptacle nearby.
Remove all jewelry from your hand except a wedding band and push your watch and sleeves up, away from your hands.
Turn on warm water.
Point your fingers down to prevent water running onto your arms and wet your hands.

Point your fingers down to prevent water running onto your arms and wet your hands.
Apply soap from the dispenser.
Point your fingers down and rub your hands vigorously together in a circular motion. Star counting seconds at this point.
Intertwine your fingers to clean all surfaces of the fingers.
Rub your fingernails against the palm of the other hand to get soap under the tips of the nails. If your nails are soiled, clean under them with an orange stick or brush.
Keep your hands down and continue to rub them together in a circular motion until the end of your count for 15 seconds.
Keep your hands down and rinse them from the wrist to fingertips.
Pick up a clean paper towel and turn off the water, still keeping your hands pointing down.
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[rmuneton]

@Prettythithi How long was your recovery time? Was is open or keyhole? My gf is having the operation this month and hers is one big one inside the uterus wall. I'm worried

[Prettythithi]

This video was informative for me. I had 3 fibroids removed a few days ago. My procedure was totally different. My fibroids were on the outside of my uterus.

[lllbbyful]

thumbs up if you just watched this because of the vagina

[moccefirdy]

nice video

[bloodstickman]

@TomFuIp fifth

[ZenithPlacidity]

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[CraterMuffin]

Fourth :D

[nadjagunni]

third =O

[eefy11]

second -.-

[TomFuIp]

first