SERVICES

 

The Wellington Hospital Gynaecology Unit offers its patients the full range of services and treatments available today. Its specialist medical teams are supported by the very latest diagnostic technology and surgery is carried out in our new theatre suites a short distance from our dedicated gynaecology ward.

Here then is a summary of the services we offer:

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

    We provide laparoscopic procedures for:

    • Endometriosis
    • Hysterectomy
    • Lympho adenonectomies
    • Sacro-colpopexy
    • Ectopic & Ovarian Cystectomies
    • Myomectomy
    • There is a CO2 Laparoscopic laser available for all intra-operative procedures.
  • Gynaecology Cancer

    A service that is able to cater for all open and laparoscopic procedures for gynaecology cancers with our team of Gynaeoncologists and Oncocolorectal surgeons.

    Procedures include:

    • Wertheim’s Procedure
    • Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo-opherectomy
    • Omentectomy
    • Post & Anterior Pelvic Exenteration
    • Pelvic lymph nodes clearance
  • Hysteroscopic Procedure & Resections

    For Menorrhagia (heavy periods):

    • Thermo-ablation
    • Micro-ablation
  • Diagnostic Infertility Test
    • Lap and Dye
  • Vaginal Surgery
    • Pelvic floor repairs for vaginal prolapse
    • Cystocoeles
    • Rectroceles
    • Enterocoeles
    • Vaginal hysterectomies
    • Sacro sinus fixation
    • Labia/Vulval Surgery
    • Perineoplasty
  • Colposcopy to Cervix

    Colposcopy or colcoscopy is a diagnostic procedure in which a colposcope is utilised to examine an illuminated, magnified view of the cervix, the tissue of the vagina, and vulva. Many premalignant lesions and malignant lesions in these areas have discernible characteristics which can be detected with a thorough colposcopic examination.

  • Urinary Incontinence
    • Tension Vaginal Tape – Ethicon & Basian Scientific System
    • Urogynaecologists
    • Colposuspension – Open procedure
      - Cystocoele repair is also included as part of the procedure where necessary
  • Cervical Smear

    In gynaecology, the Papanikolaou test or Papanicolaou test (also called Pap smear, Pap test, cervical smear, or smear test) is a medical screening method primarily designed to detect premalignant and malignant processes in the ectocervix. It may also detect infections and abnormalities in the endocervix and endometrium.

  • Coil insertion

    A procedure performed by a gynaecologist using an intrauterine device made up of a plastic or metal coil, spiral or other shape about 25mm long, that is inserted into the cavity of the uterus to prevent conception or pregnancy. Its exact mode of action is unknown but it is thought to interfere with implantation of the embryo.

  • Loop Diathermy

    A procedure performed by gynaecologists using a diathermy machine and loop in different sizes that is made up of a thin wire. The diathermy machine produces heat in a part of the cervix by means of high frequency electric current passed between two electrodes attached to the patient's skin. This can be used to remove diseased or damaged tissue and to remove small superficial neoplasms.