Vaginal Prolapse Surgery – Posterior Repair (Colporrhaphy)
What is a posterior repair? Posterior repair, also known as posterior colporrhaphy, is a surgical procedure used to correct posterior vaginal wall prolapse, also called rectocele. This occurs when the rectum bulges into the vaginal wall due to weakened pelvic floor tissues, often caused by childbirth, ageing, or chronic straining. The procedure […]
Percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS)
Percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for anal incontinence Anal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, which can be a distressing condition. It can be caused by damage to the muscles and/or nerves around the anus, often due to childbirth, but it can also affect men. If there is significant […]
Vaginal prolapse – Anterior Repair
What is anterior repair surgery? Anterior repair, also known as bladder repair or anterior colporrhaphy, is a surgical procedure used to treat a prolapse of the bladder (cystocele). This condition occurs when the bladder drops from its normal position and pushes against the front wall of the vagina, often due to weakened […]
Hysterectomy for cervical cancer
What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus and, in some cases, other reproductive organs such as the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and surrounding tissues. For cervical cancer, a hysterectomy is a common treatment option, particularly when the cancer is detected in its […]
Trachelectomy
What is a trachelectomy? A trachelectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat early-stage cervical cancer while preserving fertility. Your gynaecologist may recommend a simple or a radical trachelectomy. A simple trachelectomy involves removal of just the cervix, whereas a radical trachelectomy involves removal of the cervix, upper portion of the vagina […]
Vaginal hysterectomy
What is a vaginal hysterectomy? A vaginal hysterectomy involves the removal of your uterus through an incision made in your vagina, leaving no visible scars on your abdomen. This type of hysterectomy is often recommended for conditions such as uterine prolapse, fibroids, endometriosis, or abnormal bleeding that has not responded to other […]
Ovarian cysts
What are the ovaries? The ovaries are a pair of small, almond-shaped organs located on either side of the uterus in the female reproductive system. The ovaries are key organs in the female reproductive system. They have two main roles: Egg production: Ovaries release eggs each month during ovulation, essential for reproduction. […]
Laparoscopic sterilisation
What is it? Female sterilisation works by preventing eggs from travelling down the fallopian tubes, which link the ovaries to the womb. This means a woman’s eggs cannot meet sperm, so fertilisation cannot happen. Eggs will still be released from the ovaries as normal, but they’ll be absorbed naturally into the woman’s […]
Hysteroscopy
What is a hysteroscopy? A hysteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the inside of your uterus (womb). It involves using a hysteroscope, a thin, telescope-like instrument with a light and camera at the end. The hysteroscope is inserted into your uterus through the vagina and cervix, meaning no incisions are made […]
Fibroids
What are fibroids? Fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumours that develop in or around your uterus (womb). They are composed of muscle and fibrous tissue and are also known as uterine myomas, fibromyomas, or leiomyomas. Fibroids can vary significantly in size, ranging from as small as a pea to as large as a […]
