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Gynaecological surgery and services
Gynaecology is concerned with a range of common gynaecological conditions such as menstrual pain and heavy bleeding, endometriosis, pelvic pain and problems with the pelvic floor.
You may also see a gynaecological oncologist who is a subspecialist, highly trained in managing cancers.
For some, gynaecological issues can affect not only their physical health but also their emotional wellbeing. Our experienced caregivers are on hand to support you at all times.
Our gynaecological services
Our gynaecologists, obstetricians, surgeons, radiologists, registered nurses and other health professionals work together to care for you using the latest expert knowledge and technology.
A number of specialised procedures and surgeries are available, including:
- colposcopy and management of abnormal pap smears and pre-invasive (pre-cancer) disease of the female genital tract
- hysterectomy (laparoscopic, vaginal and abdominal)
- advanced laparoscopic surgery
- endometriosis specialists
- vaginal/pelvic reconstructive surgery for prolapse
- general gynaecologic surgery
- subspecialist care for management of gynaecologic cancers.
Our multidisciplinary team is highly experienced in:
- early pregnancy problems (e.g. miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy)
- menstrual disorders
- endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), fibroids
- management of ovarian cyst and benign adnexal mass
- management of urinary incontinence
- investigation of pelvic pain
- managing gynaecologic cancers.
What is the difference between gynaecology and obstetrics?
In general terms, gynaecology relates to women who aren’t pregnant, while obstetrics relates to pregnant women and their unborn children.
Many physicians are qualified as both gynaecologists and obstetricians, enabling them to provide care for a range of concerns that women may have during pregnancy. Some have specific areas of interest such as high risk pregnancy, prolapse surgery, laparoscopic surgery or cancer surgery.
Benefits of our service
Our gynaecological services offer a range of benefits including:
- a multidisciplinary team of gynaecologists, obstetricians, registered nurses and other caregivers
- access to the latest technology, including specialist equipment for carrying out gynaecological surgery
- the option for day surgery, so you can recover in your own home
- ongoing support once you’ve left hospital
- the highest levels of care from our team of qualified caregivers.
Costs and fee payment options
If you have private health insurance, the costs for your hospital stay and specialist fees may be covered by your health fund, based on your level of cover.
If you don’t have private health insurance, you can access treatment at a St John of God Health Care hospital through our self-funded care option.
When you use your private health insurance, you get benefits that include access to St John of God Health Care private hospital facilities, your choice of specialist, minimal wait times, and with an eligible policy most of your hospital costs can be covered by your private health insurance fund.
You should contact your health insurer to understand your level of cover, and whether your policy is subject to additional fees such as a hospital excess or other ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses. Your health insurer will also be able to assist in understanding if you will have doctor, radiology and pathology out-of-pocket costs.
Patients who don’t have private health insurance can choose to access St John of God Health Care private hospital services and treatments by paying fees themselves.
By accessing our self-funded care option, you’ll be able to avoid wait times and have your surgery or treatment with your choice of specialist at a St John of God Health Care private hospital.
- Learn more and enquire about the self-funded care option.
- Call 1300 940 199 to get a quote for self-funded treatment.
If you have received an invoice for an expense associated with treatment from a St John of God Health Care service you can pay your bill online.
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