gynaecology

A team of interventional radiologists at York Hospital has studied an alternative for pain management for women undergoing image-guided uterine fibroid treatment. The technique is used during fibroid embolisation and could pave the way nationally for improving the experience and recovery of women who undergo this treatment. A case control study led by consultant vascular […]

Technology that monitors blood pressure during surgery is having a major impact on patients with advanced ovarian cancer at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The device looks at the patient’s blood pressure, providing detailed information about their heart function. It also guides the theatre team in delivering more targeted fluid therapy during […]

The Women’s Wellness Centre offers a unique opportunity to access our state-of-the-art technology for sonographers and consultants to provide specialised services to men, women and their children, just a stone’s throw from Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Founded in 2005 on the principle that women and their families to have their healthcare needs designed around them, […]

Medway NHS Foundation Trust has adopted the ZedScan diagnostic medical device to improve the diagnosis of cervical cancer and pre-cancer in women referred to its colposcopy clinics at Medway Maritime Hospital in Kent. Using electrical impedance spectroscopy technology, ZedScan is used to detect cervical abnormalities before they develop into cancer. Lead clinician for the colposcopy […]

Nanosonics is hosting a complimentary decontamination of ultrasound probes study day on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Crown Plaza London – Kings Cross hotel. Topics include: Probing questions – Introducing the IP Toolkit Journey to higher level decontamination for transvaginal probes Traceability – Our last line of defence Practical hands-on sessions Register now as […]

The obstetrics and gynaecology department at Conquest Hospital, Hastings, has purchased Esaote’s MyLab Sigma portable ultrasound system to assist with daily workflow. From obstetric to gynaecology applications, the system delivers quality imaging including 3D-4D (convex and endovaginal), AutoNT and full report/graphics. Picture: Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Jamal Zaidi. Published on page 8 of the July […]

A Stockport woman is set to become the first patient in the world to be treated for cervical cancer entirely using state-of-the-art radiotherapy at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Karen Hall, who lives in Offerton, will receive a full course of this radiotherapy delivered using the Elekta Unity MR-linac. Hall was diagnosed after going to […]

The obstetric department at Bedford Hospital, part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has installed two Aplio a450 diagnostic ultrasound systems to replace ageing units. The new systems introduce refreshed imaging technology and continue a long-standing imaging relationship between the trust and Canon Medical Systems UK. “The new Aplio systems are great all-rounders for our […]