Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that uses the lining of the abdomen, called the peritoneum, to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. It may help people with advanced chronic kidney disease who need dialysis but prefer a treatment that can often be performed at home after suitable training.
Hemodialysis is a treatment that filters waste, extra fluid, and harmful substances from the blood when the kidneys can no longer do this adequately. It can support people with advanced chronic kidney disease or sudden, severe loss of kidney function.
Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive operation to remove the uterus through small abdominal incisions using a thin camera called a laparoscope. It may help women with fibroids, persistent heavy bleeding, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, or certain cancers when medicines and less invasive treatments are unsuitable.
Tubal ligation is a permanent method of contraception in which the fallopian tubes, which carry eggs from the ovaries toward the uterus, are blocked, sealed, or divided. It may help adults who are certain that they do not want a future pregnancy or whose health could be seriously affected by pregnancy.
Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a short procedure in which the cervix, the opening of the uterus, is gently widened and tissue is removed from the uterine lining. It may help diagnose abnormal bleeding, treat retained pregnancy tissue, or manage certain uterine conditions.
Salpingectomy is surgery to remove one or both fallopian tubes, the narrow structures that carry eggs from the ovaries towards the uterus. It may help women with an ectopic pregnancy, damaged or infected tubes, certain cancers, or a need for permanent contraception.
Cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure in which a strong stitch is placed around the cervix, the lower opening of the uterus, to help it remain closed during pregnancy. It may be recommended for women with cervical insufficiency, meaning the cervix begins opening too early without labour contractions, increasing the risk of pregnancy loss or premature birth.
Myomectomy is an operation to remove uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus. Fibroids are non-cancerous growths arising from uterine muscle, and surgery may help people experiencing heavy bleeding, pelvic pressure, pain, fertility concerns or pregnancy-related problems linked to fibroids.
Colposcopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows a gynaecologist to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva under magnification. It is commonly recommended after an abnormal cervical screening result, a positive test for high-risk human papillomavirus, or the discovery of a suspicious area during a pelvic examination.
Hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows a gynaecologist to examine the inside of the uterus using a thin, lighted instrument called a hysteroscope. It can help diagnose or treat uterine conditions associated with abnormal bleeding, infertility, repeated miscarriage, pelvic discomfort or findings seen on imaging tests.
