SERVICES
Surgical Procedures
Gynaecological surgeries involve the uterus, ovaries, cervix, fallopian tubes, vagina and vulva, as well as the organs and structures of the female pelvic area.
Surgery may be necessary for a variety of reasons, especially in cases where conservative treatment (non-surgical) has failed to improve your symptoms. Endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, malignancy, chronic pelvic pain, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine prolapse or irregular bleeding may require surgical intervention. Surgery can also be a form of permanent contraception.
Common Genealogical Procedures
Laparoscopy
During laparoscopic surgery, small incisions are made to access your pelvic area. In gynaecology, laparoscopy is performed to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the reproductive organs. A laparoscope is a narrow tube with a light and camera on the end that assists Dr Thomas in visualising your pelvic organs without the need for large incisions.
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy involves surgically removing the uterus and is usually only considered when all other therapeutic options have failed. Dr Thomas may remove all or part of the uterus, depending on the reason for the hysterectomy. The different types of hysterectomy include:
- Radical Hysterectomy
In a radical hysterectomy, the uterus, cervix, and part of the vaginal wall are removed. This type of surgery is typically used to treat cervical and ovarian cancer. - Supracervical or Subtotal Hysterectomy
Subtotal or partial hysterectomy, or supracervical hysterectomy, removes only the upper region of the uterus without removing the cervix. This can be used to treat endometriosis and some urogynaecological conditions. - Total Hysterectomy
The uterus and cervix are removed during a total hysterectomy. During a complete hysterectomy, the ovaries and fallopian tubes may also be removed..
Myomectomy
The surgical removal of uterine fibroids or leiomyomas is known as a myomectomy. The uterus is home to several common non-cancerous growths. Uterine fibroids most commonly form during a woman's reproductive years, but they can arise at any age. During a myomectomy, symptom-causing fibroids are removed.