Can pelvic inflammatory disease be treated with surgery

Pelvic inflammatory disease surgery depends on the specific circumstances, generally including drug treatment ineffective, ovarian abscess, pelvic abscess, hydrosalpinx and other conditions. Surgical treatment can remove the focus, alleviate symptoms, but there are risks, need to assess and pay attention to postoperative care. Pelvic inflammatory disease surgery, according to the specific circumstances of the patient to decide, can not be generalized. In general, the following conditions may require surgical treatment: 1. Drug treatment is ineffective: If the symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease patients do not improve significantly after standard antibiotic treatment, or the disease recurs, affecting the quality of life, surgery may be considered. 2. Ovarian abscess: Fallopian tube ovarian abscess by drug treatment for 4-8 - 72 hours, body temperature does not fall continuously, or suddenly drop and then rise, symptoms continue not to alleviate, should be timely surgical treatment.3.Pelvic abscess: larger pelvic abscess by drug treatment for 4 - 8 weeks, abscess persists or continues to increase, need surgical treatment.4.Hydrosalpinx: If the diameter of hydrosalpinx is greater than 5 cm, or repeated inflammation attacks, surgery may also be considered. 5. Other conditions: such as pelvic inflammatory disease with severe endometriosis, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, etc., may also require surgery. The purpose of surgery for pelvic inflammatory disease is mainly to remove the focus, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of life. Surgical methods include laparoscopic surgery, open surgery, etc., the specific surgical methods need to be considered according to the patient's condition, age, fertility requirements and other factors. It should be noted that surgical treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease has certain risks, such as bleeding, infection, etc., a comprehensive evaluation needs to be carried out before surgery to ensure the safety of surgery. After surgery, you also need to pay attention to rest, strengthen nutrition, follow the doctor's advice for anti-infection treatment, and regular review to ensure recovery. In short, whether pelvic inflammatory disease can be treated by surgery needs to be decided according to the specific situation of the patient. It is recommended that the patient conduct a comprehensive evaluation under the guidance of the doctor and choose a treatment plan suitable for himself. At the same time, patients also need to pay attention to personal hygiene in their daily lives, maintain good living habits, and help promote the recovery of the disease.