Gynaecology

Adnexal surgery is used to treat conditions affecting your ovaries or fallopian tubes. It’s a laparascopic (keyhole) procedure, and it’s often used to remove blockages, tumours and cysts. 

An investigative surgical procedure used to examine and possibly biopsy abnormalities in the cervix. Someone might be referred for a colposcopy if they have an abnormal pap smear result. 

Endometriosis surgery is a laparascopic (keyhole) procedure used to diagnose and treat endometriosis. The surgeon uses a tiny camera to search for signs of the disease. If they find endometrial tissue, they can often remove it at the same time. 

Fibroids are benign tumours that can grow in the uterus. While they are not cancerous, they can cause pressure, frequent urination, pelvic pain, infertility, and heavy menstrual bleeding. Fibroids can be removed via a keyhole surgery known as myomectomy. 

Gynaecology oncology is a broad term that covers many types of treatments for ovarian, vaginal, uterine, cervical, and vulval cancers. This can include surgery, chemotherapy and targeted therapy. 

A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes are removed as well. Depending on the case, it can be performed as laparascopic (keyhole) or open surgery. 

Hysteroscopy is a procedure that uses a small telescope to look inside the uterus. It can be used to investigate issues such as heavy or irregular periods, abnormal bleeding, fibroids, polyps, difficulty conceiving, and recurrent miscarriages. 

Stress incontinence is when a person experiences urine leakage when they jump, sneeze, laugh, and so on. It's a common condition that is often successfully treated with targeted physiotherapy and/or minor surgery. Surgical options include suburethral tape (also known as TVT) and laparoscopic colposuspension. 
 

IVF stands for in vitro fertilisation. It’s a procedure in which harvested eggs are fertilised outside of the body, then transplanted into the uterus. IVF can be helpful to people (both couples and individuals) who have had trouble conceiving for a range of issues.   

Laparoscopy is the technical name for keyhole surgery performed on the lower abdomen. It is done via very small incisions and uses a special medical telescope known as a laparoscope.   
 
In gynaecology, laparoscopy can be used to investigate, assess and treat a range of conditions, including endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cysts, fibroids, pelvic pain, and cancer. It can also sometimes be used to remove scar tissue or perform a hysterectomy or sterilisation.

A hormonal IUD is a contraceptive device that's placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Depending on the type, they can stay in place for five to ten years. Some IUDs, such as Mirena, can also be used to treat endometriosis. 

Prolapse surgery is used to treat uterine and vaginal prolapse – a condition in which the pelvic organs stretch and drop down. There are a few different approaches, all of which are considered minimally invasive.