What the department does
Surgical procedures include hysterectomy, radical trachelectomy, extensive cytoreductive surgery, pelvic exenteration, and vulvectomy. Operations may also involve removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes, omentum, peritoneum, or pelvic lymph nodes. The department performs laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, transvaginal, organ-preserving, and reconstructive procedures.
Conditions and clinical questions addressed
The department treats cancers of the cervix, uterine body, and ovaries, as well as vaginal and vulval tumours and trophoblastic disease. Its services also cover benign tumours of the female reproductive organs.
Clinical approach
Available approaches include radical and organ-preserving surgery, minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment, and chemotherapy. Diagnostic technologies include conventional and artificial intelligence-assisted colposcopy. The department also participates in national cervical cancer screening.
What patients can expect
Depending on the condition being investigated, assessment may involve colposcopy, laparoscopic biopsy, or hysteroscopic procedures. Treatment options include cervical excision or thermal ablation, more extensive surgery, and chemotherapy. Organ-preserving procedures are available for selected cases, including radical trachelectomy and operations involving ovarian transposition.
