Laparoscopy...

Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy is a commonly performed procedure to inspect the organs of the pelvis (uterus, tubes, ovaries) and abdomen (appendix, liver, gallbladder) using a specially designed telescope. This is carried out under general anaesthesia as a day case, without the need of overnight stay.

If treatment has been carried out, one or more nights stay is recommended. The abdomen is filled with gas by making a 5 or 10mm scar in the belly button. One or two similar scar may be indicated below the bikini line if operative laparoscopy is indicated.

Indications for performing a Diagnostic laparoscopy:

Pelvic pain (endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic abscess)
Painful sex
Infertility: to check the patency of tubes using dye- the tubes are seen with the telescope whilst dye is passed from below.

Indications for performing Operative Laparoscopy:

Treatment of utero vaginal prolapse (Sacrocolpopexy and sacrohysteropexy)
Treatment of endometriosis
Removal of ovarian cysts
Hysterectomy
Fertility surgery
Sterilisation
Myomectomy (removal of fibroids)

After Laparoscopy

After a laparoscopy it is usual to have some pain in the tummy and around the shoulder tips. However, this should be treatable with pain relief. It should not limit a woman's ability to mobilise and be discharged. Vaginal bleeding is also quite common but should not be heavier than the worst day of a normal period and should not last more than about two weeks. Following a diagnostic laparoscopy most women take a week off work. Following an operative laparoscopy, most women take two to three weeks off work depending on the complexity of the procedure and other co-existing medical conditions.

Gynaecology

Here at Women's GynaeChoice we are able to offer various Gynaecological treatments for various conditions such as Heavy Painful Periods, Fibroids, Abnormal Cervical Smear, Pelvic Pain, Female Incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts & Bleeding After Menopause.

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Operations

In addition to a consultation and diagnosis Women's GynaeChoice carry out various operations such as Laparotomy, Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, Vulval Surgery, Vaginal Surgery, Cervical Surgery, Uterine Operations, Tubal Operations, Ovarian Operations, Bladder Neck Surgery & Myomectomy to treat your condition.

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Rapid Access Clinic

When visiting Women's GynaeChoice Rapid Access Clinic depending on your symptoms, you will have a full consultation and be offered a number of diagnostics tests. The clinic undertakes procedures within the following areas, Abnormal Cervical Smear, Postmenopausal Bleeding, Pelvic Mass & Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding.

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