Robotic gynaecological surgery is a minimally invasive surgical approach used to treat a range of benign gynaecological conditions. While many patients may benefit from robotic-assisted surgery, suitability depends on the condition being treated, your symptoms, and your individual treatment goals. A specialist assessment helps determine...
Opportunistic Bilateral Salpingectomy: Does It Reduce The Risk of Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian cancer is a lethal disease that affects thousands of women worldwide. It is often difficult to detect in its early stages, leading to high mortality rates. However, recent advancements in research into the origins...
What is Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation or Bilateral salpingectomy? The fallopian tubes are part of the female reproductive tract. They are paired structures through which an egg (ovum) travels from ovary to uterus. Fertilisation of an egg by sperm usually occurs within the tube before implantation in...
Gynaecology surgery is surgery on the female reproductive system and can be categorised according to the surgical approach; open surgery or minimally invasive surgery. There can be variety of different reasons for gynaecological surgery and different factors determine what approach is utilised. Minimally Invasive Gynaecology Surgery...
What is a hysteroscopy? A hysteroscopy is a surgical procedure used to examine the inside of a woman’s womb (uterus). It’s carried out using a hysteroscope, a thin telescope with a light source and camera attached at the end. The hysteroscope is inserted into the uterus...
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on or inside the ovaries. While many ovarian cysts do not cause any symptoms and are incidentally found during radiological imaging, they can sometimes cause discomfort and pain. Most ovarian cysts revolve spontaneously, however, in some cases ovarian cyst...