What is hydatidiform mole surgery called?

The surgery for hydatidiform mole is generally called "uterine suction curettage", which is the main treatment method to remove abnormal pregnancy tissue. It may also need to be combined with chemotherapy or regular follow-up to prevent malignant transformation. The following steps explain the causes and solutions.

1. Specific operation of uterine suction curettage

Hydatidiform mole is an abnormal pregnancy. Uterine suction curettage is the most common treatment. It uses vacuum suction combined with curettage to remove the pregnancy tissue in the uterus. The operation is usually performed under general anesthesia and is quick and effective. After the operation, the removed tissue needs to be pathologically examined to determine whether there is trophoblastic disease. After the operation, it is important to avoid sexual intercourse and pregnancy for 3-6 months to allow the uterine function to recover.

2. Necessity of adjuvant chemotherapy

If the pathological results show that the hydatidiform mole has the possibility of malignant transformation, such as developing into invasive hydatidiform mole or choriocarcinoma, adjuvant chemotherapy is required. Commonly used drugs include methotrexate, actinomycin D, etc. The specific plan needs to be adjusted according to the severity of the disease and the patient's physical condition. Chemotherapy can effectively reduce the risk of recurrence, but side effects such as nausea and hair loss may occur during the process, which requires close communication and cooperation between doctors and patients.

3. The importance of regular follow-up

Regardless of whether the surgery completely removes the lesion, patients need to undergo HCG human chorionic gonadotropin monitoring within 1-2 years to determine the degree of recovery and to detect recurrence of the lesion in a timely manner. Especially in the first 3 months after surgery, weekly or monthly HCG testing is particularly important, which can help doctors detect potential trophoblastic malignancy as early as possible.

Although hydatidiform mole is an abnormal pregnancy, uterine suction curettage combined with regular follow-up and auxiliary treatment when necessary can effectively control the condition and even cure it. If you have similar symptoms or are diagnosed with hydatidiform mole, you need to seek medical intervention immediately to avoid delaying the condition and causing serious consequences.