Treatments

Breast oncology

Breast reconstruction

A breast reconstruction is an operation to recreate a breast shape after you have had a mastectomy (breast removal). There are two types of breast reduction procedure which include breast reconstruction using implant and breast reconstruction using latissimus dorsi flap.

Cold Coagulation

Cold coagulation is a heat based treatment to destroy abnormal cells in your cervix.

Dilation and curettage (D&C)

Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to investigate and treat problems with your womb such as heavy or abnormal bleeding, abnormal growths (polyps) or cancer of the womb.

Endometrial ablation in Plymouth

At Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital our consultant gynaecologists specialise in endometrial ablation and can provide you with rapid access to treatment.

Excision vaginal lumps

If lumps in your vaginal area do not respond to conservative treatment, your gynaecologist may recommend removing them. The length and complexity of this procedure will depend on the size and location of the lump.

Hormonal coil

A hormonal coil is a form of birth control (contraception) called an intrauterine system (IUS).

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) replaces your lost hormones to counteract the effects of the menopause.

Hysterectomy surgery in Plymouth

At Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital our expert gynaecologists can provide you with rapid access to private hysterectomy surgery and professional advice on which procedure is right for you.

Hysteroscopic surgery

To fully examine the inside of your uterus (womb) your consultant may recommend a hysteroscopy. This procedure can be used to both diagnose and treat problems.

Labial reduction (labiaplasty)

A labial reduction (or labiaplasty) is a surgical procedure to reduce the size or reshape the labia.

Laparoscopy

A laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows your consultant to diagnose and treat conditions affecting your abdomen and pelvis.

LLETZ

LLETZ is a common procedure used to remove abnormal cells from the cervix.

Myomectomy

Tissue lumps that grow in or around your womb are called fibroids. The procedure to surgically remove fibroids from your womb is called a myomectomy.

Ovarian cystectomy

An ovarian cystectomy can be carried out through two different types of surgery.

Reversal of sterilisation

In some cases it is possible to reverse female sterilisation.

Vaginal prolapse surgery in Plymouth

If your vaginal prolapse is not responding to conservative treatment. Then vaginal prolapse repair surgery at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital could be right for you.

Vulval lesion excision

Abnormal growths or ulcers in the opening of your vagina (vulva) are called vulval lesions. A vulval lesion excision is the removal of the lesions.

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