Sterilization and Maintenance of Hysteroscopy Instruments

Endoscopy instruments are delicate, expensive and must be handled carefully at all times. Besides the operating doctor, the assistant surgeons, nursing personnel and other assistants must be aware of the functioning of all instruments, accessory devices and their proper dismantling, cleaning and maintenance to ensure longevity of the instruments. As these instruments are complexly built, they are more vulnerable to lodging of bioburden within their crevices. Improper sterilization of reusable instruments can predispose the patient to genital infections and in severe cases even pelvic inflammatory disease.