Embolectomy is a procedure that removes an embolus, usually a blood clot that has travelled through the bloodstream and blocked an artery. It may help patients with a sudden loss of blood flow to a limb, lungs, brain, or another vital organ when rapid restoration of circulation is necessary.
Carotid endarterectomy is an operation that removes fatty plaque from a carotid artery, one of the major blood vessels supplying the brain. It may help selected people with significant narrowing, called carotid stenosis, reduce their risk of stroke.
Thrombectomy is a minimally invasive or surgical procedure used to remove a blood clot from an artery or vein. It can help selected patients with acute ischaemic stroke, blocked limb arteries, severe deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism when a clot threatens blood flow or organ function.
Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins, spider veins and selected vascular malformations. A specialist injects a medical solution called a sclerosant into the affected vein, causing it to close gradually so blood can reroute through healthier vessels.
Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) is a minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins caused by faulty valves in superficial veins. A specialist inserts a thin laser fibre into the affected vein and applies controlled heat, closing the vein so blood naturally redirects through healthier vessels.
An orchiectomy is an operation to remove one or both testicles. It may be recommended for testicular cancer, advanced prostate cancer, severe testicular damage or selected gender-affirming care after careful assessment.
Cystectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the urinary bladder. It is most often used to treat bladder cancer, although selected non-cancerous bladder conditions may also require the procedure when other treatments cannot provide adequate relief.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused sound waves to break kidney or ureteric stones into smaller fragments. These fragments can then pass naturally through the urinary tract, often avoiding an incision or an instrument entering the kidney.
Prostatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the prostate, a gland located below the bladder that helps produce semen. It may help men with prostate cancer or severe urinary problems caused by a non-cancerous enlarged prostate.
Partial nephrectomy is a kidney-preserving operation that removes a tumour or damaged area while leaving as much healthy kidney tissue as possible. It commonly helps people with a small, localised kidney tumour, particularly when preserving kidney function is a priority.
