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Gynae Oncology

Proficient care and dedicated support, every step of the way

Our gynae oncology department focuses on cancers of the female reproductive tract, with specialised diagnoses and treatments for ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, cancer of the endometrium and human papillomavirus (HPV).

We understand the worry and anxiety that follows a cancer diagnosis and take every effort to ensure that you stay calm and confident throughout your journey with us.

We aim to deliver significant and sustained improvements

Gynaecological oncology is a specialized field within obstetrics and gynaecology dedicated to diagnosing and managing cancers affecting the female reproductive system. These include complex conditions like ovarian, uterine, cervix, and vaginal cancers, which require a tailored approach for each patient.

These cancers often stem from abnormal cell growth in reproductive organs such as the ovaries, uterus lining, or outer skin around the vagina.

Physical examinations, imaging tests and biopsies are necessary processes to accurately diagnose cancers. These are followed by cancer treatment that range from surgery to therapies including radiation therapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapy.

One common approach to diagnosis is the pelvic exam, often followed by a Pap smear or advanced imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (PET) scans to detect possible malignancies.

The type of treatment to use will depend on a patient’s condition and stage of cancer, type of cancer as well as patient’s preference of one treatment over another.

Procedures we offer include:

Pre-invasive disease examination

This includes Colposcopy with/without biopsy, loop electrosurgical excision procedures (LEEP/LLETZ), endometrial assessments (hysteroscopy), biopsies and ablations.

Laparoscopy

Encompassing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as well as surgical procedures such as hysterectomy, myomectomy, oophorectomy, biopsy (peritoneal, omentum, lymph nodes)

Omentectomy

Surgical removal of the omentum the fatty tissues that surround the stomach area, large intestines and abdominal organs. This is usually performed when ovarian cancer has spread into the omentum or to prevent further risk of it spreading to other organs.

Para aortic lymph nodes dissection

This is a delicate procedure that demands high surgical expertise to minimise complications. It involves the dissection of the para-aortic and paracaval nodes as well as the surrounding tissues.

Debulking surgery

This procedure is aimed at removing as much tumours as possible to relieve symptoms and to improve the chance of chemo and radiation therapies to eliminate remaining tumour cells.