OPS-Code 5-681.82:
Incision, excision and extirpation of the uterus: Excision and destruction of diseased tissue from the uterus: Removal of one or more myomas without extensive suturing of myometrium: Endoscopic (laparoscopic)
As part of a laparoscopy, one or more fibroids were removed from your uterus.
The uterus or womb sits in the pelvis and is pear-shaped. The narrower part extends downward into the vagina and is called the cervix. When a woman is pregnant, the child grows in her uterus.
The wall of the womb is mainly made up of muscles. On the outside, a thin skin surrounds the uterus. On the inside, the uterus is lined with mucous membrane.Fibroids are benign growths of the uterine muscle.
A laparoscopy first involves making a small incision in the abdomen. A tube with a camera is pushed through this incision into the abdomen. This camera sends pictures of the inside of the abdomen to a screen. Tools such as forceps and scissors can be inserted through other small incisions in the abdomen.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).