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Abdominal Hysterectomy

An abdominal hysterectomy is an operation performed under general anaesthetic to remove the womb (uterus).

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Service: Gynaecology

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Type: Patient information leaflets

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Hospital: Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital
Autologous Sling

An autologous sling is an operation where a ribbon of fascia (fibrous tissue strip) is taken from one of the abdominal wall layers and placed underneath the urethra.

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Service: Gynaecology, Urogynaecology and Urology

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Type: Patient information leaflets

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Hospital: Princess Royal Hospital and Royal Sussex County Hospital
Bartholin’s Cyst

Bartholin glands can be found on either side of the entrance to the vagina. These glands produce and secrete mucus to help the vagina stay moist. Sometimes the ducts to these glands can become blocked causing swelling known as a cyst.

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Service: Gynaecology

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Type: Patient information leaflets

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Hospital: Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital
Deep Vein Thrombosis: reducing the risk during pregnancy and after birth

A Deep Vein Thrombosis (or a DVT) is a blood clot that forms in one of the deep veins in the body, usually in the leg (calf or thigh) or pelvis.

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Service: Gynaecology and Maternity

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Type: Patient information leaflets

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Hospital: Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital
Early Pregnancy Unit

This is a nurse led specialist unit for women who experience problems in early pregnancy.

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Service: Early pregnancy unit, Gynaecology and Maternity

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Type: Patient information leaflets

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Hospital: Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital
Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a very common condition found in women where cells typically found inside the uterus (womb) are located outside of the uterus and surrounding pelvic area including; pelvis, ovaries, fallopian tubes and occasionally the bladder and bowel.

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Service: Gynaecology

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Type: Patient information leaflets

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Hospital: Princess Royal Hospital and Royal Sussex County Hospital
Enhanced Recovery Programme for Patients Requiring Gynaecological Surgery

The aim of the Enhanced Recovery Programme (ERP) is to get patients back to full health as quickly as possible after an operation.

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Service: Gynaecology

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Type: Patient information leaflets

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Hospital: Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital
Gynaecology Assessment Unit

This is a doctor led specialised unit for women who present as an emergency with acute gynaecological conditions

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Service: Gynaecology

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Type: Patient information leaflets

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Hospital: Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

A laparoscopic hysterectomy is a keyhole operation performed under general anaesthetic to remove the womb (uterus).

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Service: Gynaecology

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Type: Patient information leaflets

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Hospital: Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital
Laparoscopy

A laparoscopy is an operation performed under general anaesthetic to help the gynaecologist make a diagnosis by looking into the pelvis/tummy with a telescope.

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Service: Gynaecology

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Type: Patient information leaflets

This article has been tagged with the following terms: Hospital: Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital

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