Surgery
Caesarean section
A caesarean section is an operation to deliver a baby through a cut in the lower abdomen and the womb.
Learn more - Caesarean sectionMyomectomy
A myomectomy is an operation to remove fibroids from the womb while leaving the womb itself in place.
Learn more - MyomectomyOvarian cystectomy / oophorectomy
An ovarian cystectomy is an operation to remove a cyst from the ovary while keeping the healthy ovary tissue.
Learn more - Ovarian cystectomy / oophorectomyAnterior colporrhaphy
An anterior colporrhaphy is an operation to repair the front wall of the vagina.
Learn more - Anterior colporrhaphyPosterior colporrhaphy
A posterior colporrhaphy is an operation to repair the back wall of the vagina.
Learn more - Posterior colporrhaphyVaginoplasty
Vaginoplasty is an operation to tighten and reshape the vagina.
Learn more - VaginoplastyDilatation and curettage (D&C)
Dilatation and curettage (D&C) is a short procedure in which the cervix is gently opened (dilatation) and tissue is removed from the lining of the womb (curettage).
Learn more - Dilatation and curettage (D&C)McDonald stitch insertion
A McDonald stitch is a type of cervical cerclage: a stitch placed around the cervix (the neck of the womb) to help keep it closed during pregnancy.
Learn more - McDonald stitch insertionShirodkar stitch insertion
A Shirodkar stitch is a type of cervical cerclage: a stitch placed around the cervix to help keep it closed during pregnancy.
Learn more - Shirodkar stitch insertionVaginal hysterectomy
A vaginal hysterectomy is an operation to remove the womb through the vagina, without a cut on the abdomen.
Learn more - Vaginal hysterectomyUterine prolapse surgery
Uterine prolapse surgery treats a womb that has dropped down into the vagina.
Learn more - Uterine prolapse surgeryVesicovaginal fistula surgery
Vesicovaginal fistula surgery repairs an abnormal opening between the bladder and the vagina.
Learn more - Vesicovaginal fistula surgeryRectovaginal fistula surgery
Rectovaginal fistula surgery repairs an abnormal opening between the rectum (back passage) and the vagina.
Learn more - Rectovaginal fistula surgeryTubal ligation
Tubal ligation is a permanent method of family planning in which the fallopian tubes are cut, tied or blocked.
Learn more - Tubal ligationSurgery for ectopic pregnancy
Surgery for ectopic pregnancy removes a pregnancy that is growing outside the womb, most often in one of the fallopian tubes.
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