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Wakefield Hospital - Gynaecology

Private Surgical Service

This is where you will come to have your surgery performed. The visits to your surgeon before and after surgery will be at their consulting rooms.

Description

Wakefield Hospital is the largest private hospital in the Wellington region. It is located in the suburb of Newtown and is owned and operated by parent company Acurity Health Group Limited.

Based in the heart of Wellington, Wakefield Hospital offers a wide range of high-quality private healthcare services with a team of experienced specialists and the latest in techniques and equipment available. We have a proud history of offering our patients the very best of care in our modern and comfortable facilities.

Private healthcare allows choice, flexibility and access to specialists who use the latest techniques in treatment. You are free to nominate your specialist and can expect your consultation and treatment in a timely manner without waiting list restrictions. Early treatment and intervention is often pivotal in ensuring the best outcome for patients.

Consultants

Dr Peter Abels

Gynaecologist
Dr Anju Basu

Gynaecologist
Dr Nick Bedford

Gynaecologist
Dr Fali Langdana

Gynaecologist
Dr Simon McDowell

Gynaecologist & Fertility Specialist

Procedures / Treatments

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
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
Colposuspension

Incisions (cuts) are made in the abdomen (stomach) to allow access to your bladder.… More
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
Dilatation and Curettage (D&C)

Metal dilators are inserted through your vagina and used to widen the opening to the uterus.… More
Endometriosis Treatment

Laparascopic: 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
Hysterectomy

Abdominal: an incision (cut) is made in your the abdomen (stomach) and the uterus removed.… More
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
Laparoscopic Colporrhaphy

Anterior: an incision (cut) is made in your navel (tummy button) and several small cuts in the abdomen (stomach).… More
Myomectomy

Laparoscopic: an incision (cut) is made in your navel (tummy button) and several small cuts in the abdomen (stomach).… More
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
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
Pelvic Floor Repair

An incision (cut) is made in your navel (tummy button) and several small cuts in the abdomen (stomach).… More
Pubo-vaginal Sling

Small incisions (cuts) are made in your lower abdomen (stomach) and in the front wall of the vagina.… More
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
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

Daily 9:00am to 9:00pm.

Please note that Level 2 (the Cardiac Ward), ICU and HDU are closed for a rest period between 1:00pm and 3:00pm daily.

Refreshments

Snacks can be purchased from the cafeteria between 9:00am and 2:00pm Monday to Friday.

Parking

Free parking is provided within the hospital grounds.

Accommodation

Wakefield Hospital has a limited number of standard apartments on site which can be booked for family if required. These units sleep up to four people and must be booked through our reception prior to your hospital admission.

To book an apartment please email us or contact the hospital reception on (04) 381 8100 - Extn 0.

Pharmacy

Nearest community pharmacy here

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