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- Gastroenterology
Title - Balloon Gastrostomy Tube (Short Term Device)
Description - At the end of your feeding tube, inside the stomach, is a small balloon that is kept inflated with water. When inflated the balloon will prevent the PEG from falling out. This is a durable balloon but will require changing at regular intervals, approximately once every 3 to 6 months.Title - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Service
Description - The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Service is part of the Gastroenterology Department at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. The aim of the service is to ensure you are offered the best possible care including education, information and support to help you undertake normal daily activities. This leaflet aims to outline all the support we offer.Title - Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy Tube
Description - Your doctor has recommended that you need a feeding tube, however, it is your decision to go ahead with the procedure or not. This leaflet has been designed to help you and your family understand what the procedure involves and to give you information about the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure so you can make an informed decision.Title - What is the Multi-Disciplinary Team?
Description - Every patient who has a diagnosis of cancer, has to be discussed at a MDT meeting. An MDT is made up of medical and non-medical professionals, who are responsible for your care. It includes doctors (surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, oncologists to name a few), specialist nurses and allied health professionals, such as dieticians and physiotherapists. - Gynaecology
Title - Anterior Vaginal Wall Repair without the use of mesh
Description - You should use the information in this leaflet as a guide. The way each gynaecologist does the procedure may vary slightly. Care in the hospital after your procedure and the advice given to you when you get home will also vary in different hospitals. You should ask your gynaecologist about any concerns that you may have.Title - Atrophic Vaginitis
Description - Atrophic Vaginitis is a condition which most often occurs during and after the menopause (the “change”) when lack of the female hormone oestrogen, affects the level of mucus in the vagina. The lack of oestrogen leads to a thinning of the tissues around the vaginal area and a reduction in the number of the small mucus producing glands.Title - Autologous fascial sling to treat stress urinary incontinence
Description - You should use the information in this leaflet as a guide. The way each gynaecologist does the procedure may vary slightly. Care in the hospital after your procedure and the advice given to you when you get home will also vary in different hospitals. You should ask your gynaecologist about any concerns that you may have.Title - Botox injections to treat overactive bladder
Description - You should take your time to read this leaflet. It is your right to know about your planned operation/procedure, why it has been recommended, what the alternatives are and what the risks and benefits are. These should be covered in this leaflet.Title - Clomiphene Citrate Treatment (Clomid)
Description - Clomiphene Citrate is an ovulation stimulant used in treatment for ovulatory dysfunction and polycystic ovarian syndrome. It is important that you inform the consultant if your medical history has changed or you have started taking any other medications since your initial consultation.Title - Colpocleisis
Description - The information provided in this leaflet should be used as a guide. There may be some variation in how each gynaecologist performs the procedure, the care procedures on the ward immediately after your operation and the advice given to you when you get home. You should ask your gynaecologist about any concerns that you may have.Title - Colposuspension for Stress Urinary Incontinence
Description - The information provided in this leaflet should be used as a guide. There may be some variation in how each gynaecologist performs the procedure, the care procedure on the ward immediately after your operation and the advice given to you when you get home. You should ask your gynaecologist about any concerns that you may have.Title - Gynaecology surgery Post-operative information
Description - This leaflet gives you information about your recovery when you go home after gynaecology surgery. Every woman is different, and our bodies recover and react in different ways. There are a few things you should and should not do once you go home. The important thing is to strike a balance, listen to your body, and only do as much as feels comfortable. If you have any concerns within the first two weeks after your surgery, please contact Ward 3E Gynaecology on 0151 430 1522 to speak with one of the nurses. After this period, please contact your GP for advice.Title - Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Description - There are more than 100 types of HPV. About 40 of these can infect the genital area of both men and women. They are called genital HPVs. Some of these cause genital warts and others can cause changes in the cervical cells that may eventually progress to cancer cells. These changes are usually detected by your cervical screening test, having a colposcopy or a biopsy.Title - Manual vacuum aspiration
Description - This patient information leaflet provides information about the steps of manual vacuum aspiration for the termination of a pregnancy. It is a surgical procedure for the termination of a pregnancy as an outpatient if you are less than 9 weeks’ pregnant. It is hoped that through reading this information it will help you to be prepared for what will happen during your treatment.Title - Medical Treatment for Abortion up to 10-12+6 weeks
Description - This information sheet provides information about the steps of medical treatment of abortion in hospital. It is hoped that through reading this information it will help you to be prepared for what will occur during your treatment.Title - Myomectomy
Description - A myomectomy is an operation to remove fibroids, which are benign growths within the wall of the uterus. They are made up of muscle and fibrous tissue and can grow deep within the uterine wall, on the outer surface or inside the uterine cavity. Unlike a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), a myomectomy removes only the fibroids, allowing the uterus to be preserved. This is particularly important for women who wish to become pregnant in the future or prefer to retain their uterus for other reasons.Title - Obesity effect on the pelvic floor risk for surgery
Description - The information provided in this leaflet should be used as a guide. You should take your time to read this leaflet. It is your right to know about your planned treatment, why it has been recommended, what the alternatives are and what the risks and benefits are for you as an individual. You may also wish to ask about your gynaecologist’s personal experience and results of treating your condition.Title - Preparing for gynaecology surgery and enhanced recovery
Description - When you are admitted to hospital for your surgery, you will be taking part in an Enhanced Recovery Program (ERP). Enhanced recovery is a modern approach to surgery that helps patients to recover faster. The program has been developed by a team of healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, dieticians, physiotherapists and surgeons. The aim of the program is to improve the quality of your care and get you back to full health as quickly as possible after your surgery. For the program to be successful, you need to take an active part in your preparation for surgery and recovery afterwards. This leaflet will provide guidance on how to do this.Title - Robotic Gynaecological Surgery
Description - All gynaecological operations can be performed as a traditional open operation, a keyhole (laparoscopic) operation, and in this hospital, we are also able to offer a robotic assisted approach. This leaflet explains what you need to know about robotic gynaecological surgery.Title - Sacrocolpopexy for Vaginal Vault Prolapse
Description - The information provided in this leaflet should be used as a guide. There may be some variation in how each gynaecologist performs the procedure, the care procedures on the ward immediately after your operation and the advice given to you when you get home. You should ask your gynaecologist about any concerns that you may have.Title - Uterine Artery Doppler Ultrasound Measurement (UtAD)
Description - Uterine arteries are the vessels that carry blood to your womb (uterus). A uterine artery doppler measurement is used to check the blood flow of the uterine arteries. The flow of blood on the vessels can inform us as to whether your baby will grow to its full potential and the likelihood of developing pre-eclampsia (a blood pressure condition in pregnancy).