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Southern Cross Hospital Invercargill - Gynaecology
Private Surgical Service
Description
Southern Cross' Invercargill hospital was originally established in 1919. It was bequeathed to Southern Cross in 1992 - and a new hospital was built and completed in August 1994.
The hospital is a top class facility in a very pleasant inner city location, situated opposite Queens Park.
Our hospital offers patients quality care and features comfortable patient rooms with pleasant surroundings and close by cafes for family and support people to access.
Our promise is a quality-driven and friendly service and we offer our patients excellent, modern facilities, and access to a range of elective surgical and specialist services including general surgery, gynaecological surgery, breast surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, gastroenterology and endoscopy services, urology and vascular surgery.
Consultants
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Mr Richard Dover
Gynaecologist
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Mr Simon Jones
Gynaecologist
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Mr Benjamin Sharp
Gynaecologist
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Mr John Short
Gynaecologist
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Dr Kate Van Harselaar
Gynaecologist
Procedures / Treatments
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Cervical Dysplasia Treatment
Lletz (Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone) A thin wire loop that has an electrical current running through it is used to scrape abnormal cells from the cervix.… More
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Colposcopy
A speculum is inserted into your vagina, as for a pap smear, and the light from a small microscope (colposcope) is focused on to the cervix.… More
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Colposuspension
Incisions (cuts) are made in the abdomen (stomach) to allow access to your bladder.… More
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Cystourethroscopy
A long, thin tube with a tiny camera attached (cytoscope) is inserted into the urinary opening and through your urethra (the tube that carries urine from your bladder to the outside of your body) to your bladder.… More
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Dilatation and Curettage (D&C)
Metal dilators are inserted through your vagina and used to widen the opening to the uterus.… More
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Endometriosis Treatment
Laparoscopic: an incision (cut) is made near your navel (tummy button) and a thin tube with a tiny camera attached (laparoscope) is inserted, allowing the surgeon a view of the internal organs.… More
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Hysterectomy
Abdominal: an incision (cut) is made in your the abdomen (stomach) and the uterus removed.… More
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Hysteroscopy
A speculum is inserted into your vagina, as for a pap smear, and a long, thin tube with a tiny camera attached (hysteroscope) is placed into the vagina and moved through into the uterus.… More
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Laparoscopic Colporrhaphy
Anterior: an incision (cut) is made in your navel (tummy button) and several small cuts in the abdomen (stomach).… More
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Myomectomy
Laparoscopic: an incision (cut) is made in your navel (tummy button) and several small cuts in the abdomen (stomach).… More
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Oophorectomy
Laparascopic: several small incisions (cuts) are made in your abdomen (stomach) and a thin tube with a tiny camera attached (laparoscope) inserted, allowing the surgeon a view of the ovaries.… More
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Ovarian Cystectomy
Several small incisions (cuts) are made in your abdomen (stomach) and a thin tube with a tiny camera attached (laparoscope) inserted, allowing the surgeon a view of your ovaries.… More
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Pelvic Floor Repair
An incision (cut) is made in your navel (tummy button) and several small cuts in the abdomen (stomach).… More
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Pubo-vaginal Sling
Small incisions (cuts) are made in your lower abdomen (stomach) and in the front wall of the vagina.… More
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Salpingectomy
Laparoscopic: several small incisions (cuts) are made in your abdomen (stomach) and a thin tube with a tiny camera attached (laparoscope) inserted, allowing the surgeon a view of your fallopian tubes.… More
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Vulval Biopsy or Excision
A sample of tissue (biopsy) is surgically removed from a lesion (area of damaged tissue) on your vulva.… More
Visiting Hours
Weekdays 8:00 to 20:00
Weekends 8:00 to 20:00
Public Transport
The Invercargill City Council provides good public transport information. See here
Parking
Over 20 parking spaces are provided for patients and visitors.
Pharmacy
Contact Details
Southern Cross Hospital - Invercargill
Southland
Phone
(03) 211 2260
Fax
(03) 211 2261
Email
Website
hospitals.southerncross.co.nz/our-hospitals/invercargill.aspx
108 Deveron Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Street Address
108 Deveron Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Postal Address
PO Box 1502
Invercargill 9840
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This page was last updated at 1:40PM on December 2, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Southern Cross Hospital Invercargill - Gynaecology.