Septal resection
Septal resection (also called uterine septum resection) is a surgical procedure used to remove a partition (septum) inside the uterus. This septum is a congenital condition where the uterus is divided partially or completely by a wall of tissue.
🔍 What is a uterine septum?
A uterine septum is a birth defect in which a band of tissue divides the uterine cavity. It can lead to:
Recurrent miscarriages
Infertility
Poor pregnancy outcomes
⚙️ How septal resection is done
The procedure is usually performed using a hysteroscope (same instrument used in diagnostic hysteroscopy)
A small surgical instrument is passed through the hysteroscope
The septum is carefully cut and removed
No external cuts or stitches are required
