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What is it? A colonoscopy uses a long, snake like tube with a light and camera to look inside the large bowel. It is inserted into the rectum and can take samples of tissue or growths that are found. A doctor may suggest a colonoscopy if you have bowel problems...

What is criteria-led discharge? Many people find being in hospital a worrying and confusing time. Not knowing when they will leave the hospital (discharge) causes many patients a great deal of stress. Criteria-led discharge helps make sure your discharge from hospital is not delayed. It makes it easier to safely...

What is a dilatation and curettage? A Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) is an operation performed on women to scrape away the lining of the uterus. It is also called a curette. It is a day-surgery procedure usually done under a general anaesthetic. A D&C is sometimes done to assess potential...

What is iron therapy? Iron therapy is when you get iron injected into your vein through an intravenous (IV) infusion. Your body needs iron to make healthy red blood cells. There are many reasons you may not have enough iron in your body, including: Lack of iron in diet Heavy...

What is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy? A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder and gallstones by keyhole surgery. Sometimes, the surgeon may decide that it is safer to complete the operation by open cut surgery. The decision is based on patient safety and does not mean there has been...

What is medical termination? A medical termination uses medication to end a pregnancy. It is safe and effective for pregnancies up to nine weeks gestation. Women may have a medical termination due to an unintended pregnancy or because pregnancy complications require a termination.   What do I need to do...

What is keyhole surgery? Laparoscopic, or keyhole surgery, involves 3-4 small incisions (cuts) up to 1cm long in the abdomen (stomach). A small tube lets a camera and light into the abdomen so the surgeon can see what they are doing. All surgeries have some risk, but keyhole surgery is...

What is a surgical termination of pregnancy? Surgical termination of pregnancy is a safe day-surgery procedure. It can be performed anywhere between 7 to 22 weeks. Women may have a termination for an unintended pregnancy or because of pregnancy complications. If it is for an unintended pregnancy, this will need...

What is weight management surgery?  Weight management surgery refers to a surgical intervention designed to reduce the size of the stomach to assist weight loss in patients with obesity. There are 4 main types of weight management surgery for weight loss: Sleeve gastrectomy – involves removing a portion of the...