Service

Gynaecology Surgery - Swanage Hospital

What does it do?

Gynaecology surgery.

Service Delivery Area

Swanage Community Hospital

What are the service opening times?

One Tuesday per month.

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

Please send referrals to the outpatient department at Swanage Hospital.  The patient will be seen in outpatients and then listed for surgery after a pre-operative assessment to ensure suitability for surgery at Swanage Hospital.

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?
  • Surgery for some prolapses
  • Surgery to investigate pelvic pain
  • Inspection of the inside of the womb with a camera
  • Surgery for polyp inside the womb
  • Insertion/removal of coils
Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?
  • Prolapse
  • Pelvic pain
  • Abnormal bleeding
  • Heavy periods
Who will I see?

Mr T Carpenter

As a patient, how do I access services?

Your GP can refer you to this service.

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?
Do you have information for Carers?

An information booklet is available from the Day Surgery Unit.

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

This surgical list is performed on one Tuesday per month.

Who can I contact to find out more?

Day Surgery Unit - 01929 475008

Admin Office - 01929 475047