Uterine Duplication – Treatment in Israel

One of the anomalies of the development of the female reproductive system is the presence of two uteri – uterine duplication. This anomaly does not threaten the patient's life, but under certain circumstances, it can lead to the inability to conceive and carry a child.

At the "Top Ihilov" medical center, surgeries to correct the anomaly of uterine duplication are performed by the best gynecologists with many years of experience. Each specialist is well-versed in all methods of surgical intervention: from open to minimally invasive. The operating rooms of the medical center are fully equipped with modern medical equipment and universal apparatus.

Types of Uterine Duplication Anomaly

• Two uteri and two vaginas. This anomaly has many variations, where one of the uteri may be underdeveloped, one of the vaginas may not have an external opening, both uteri have ovaries and fallopian tubes, or one of them lacks appendages, etc. The main indication for surgery in this anomaly is the threat to the woman's reproductive function.
• Bicornuate uterus. In this anomaly, the patient has one vagina, one cervix, and two uterine bodies (one of which may be less developed).
• Uterus with an additional "horn". This is characterized by a uterus from which an additional hollow organ branches off, similar to the uterus and fully functional.
• Septate uterus.
• Uterus divided by a septum.

Regardless of the anomaly, special attention is given to those that hinder the possibility of pregnancy or cause suffering to the woman.

Uterine Duplication: Advantages of Treatment at the "Top Ihilov" Medical Center

A multi-level and comprehensive examination of the patient allows for an assessment of the necessity of surgery, and if surgical intervention is not required, the patient is informed of this. If surgery is necessary, it is performed only by experienced and qualified operating gynecologists at the level of professor or doctor. All patients are necessarily supervised by the head of the department. After discharge home, each patient has the opportunity to consult with her treating physician via computer telecommunication means of communication.

Uterine Duplication: Surgical Treatment at the "Top Ihilov" Medical Center

Surgical treatment is resorted to in cases where the additional organs pose a threat to the patient's health or her reproductive function. In closed organs, inflammatory processes or cysts may develop, which is undesirable and threatens health. Therefore, after a thorough examination, the woman undergoes surgery to remove the duplicating organ. All surgical interventions are performed using minimally invasive methods, which patients tolerate easily. Hospitalization depends on the extent of the surgery, often lasting two to three days. In the postoperative period, complications are not observed, but it is necessary to maintain a period of physical activity restrictions and prevention of pregnancy. Subsequently, pregnancy and childbirth proceed normally.

In practice, it is common for uterine duplication to be identified during an examination for another reason, usually a pelvic ultrasound. If the patient is of reproductive age and plans to have children, she requires additional examination:

• colposcopy – assesses the condition of the cervix (or cervices);
• pelvic ultrasound – allows for the determination of the type of anomaly;
• urinary system ultrasound (necessary to assess this system, as uterine duplication is often accompanied by kidney defects);
• MRI;
• hysteroscopy (of one or both organs, if present);
• laparoscopy (examination of the pelvic organs, abdominal cavity);
• preoperative examination (if surgery is planned): ECG, blood tests, chest X-ray, etc.