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Obstetrics

Obstetrics, in Latin, means to stand by. It is the specialty dealing with the care of pregnant women and their unborn babies. During the antenatal period, our care ensures that the mother and child have the best preparation. Problems are identified, solved or stabilized. During childbirth, obstetricians maximize safety for the mother and baby using appropriate monitoring and management. Our care aims for the best outcome under minimal intervention. In the postnatal period, we ensure the best physical and psychological recovery of the mother. We are always by your side.

Gynaecology 

Gynaecology, in Greek, means the study of women. It is the medical practice dealing with the structural and functional health of the female reproductive system (including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and vagina.). Gynaecologists use the clinical history, physical examination, radiological and laboratory investigations to diagnose or refute abnormalities. Medical or surgical therapies may be employed, sometimes together, depending on the exact nature of the problem. In addition, gynaecologists promote health maintenance and birth control for women. Minimally invasive therapy in gynaecology uses key-hole or scarless surgery (laparoscopy and hysteroscopy) to reach the source of problem, while doing other parts of the body little or no injury. The amount of surgical work done at the site of the problem is the same but recovery is a lot faster. A good gynaecologist recommends surgery only when drugs do not work: as the minimal surgery is no surgery. On the other hand, if the condition is such that an open wound treats a problem better, an honest doctor recommends so.

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) is a sub-specialty in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. With their advanced ultrasound training and technical proficiency, MFM specialists provide care to mothers with high-risk pregnancy. They may co-manage some pregnancies with general obstetricians. They provide education, counselling and evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and therapy of obstetric problems. MFM specialists also provide pre-pregnancy counselling to couples with special problems such as chromosomal genetic disorders or thalassaemia. The complexity of the situation determines the need to involve other friendly and highly specialized obstetricians alongside our own doctors.

Reproductive Medicine

Reproductive Medicine is a sub-specialty in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. It is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and management of reproductive problems where goals include improving or maintaining reproductive health. Imaging techniques, laboratory methods and reproductive surgery may be employed in the management of patients. Treatment methods include counselling, fertility medication, and other methods such as intra-uterine insemination. Nowadays, In-vitro fertilization has evolved as an important treatment for the management of infertile couples.

Urogynaecology

Urogynaecology is a sub-specialty in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Urogynaecologists are trained in the evaluation and treatment of conditions in the lower urinary track and female pelvis, especially the muscles and connective tissues that support the female pelvic organs. Therefore, urogynaecology involves the diagnosis and treatment of female bladder dysfunction, urinary incontinence and female pelvic floor disorders.

Gynaecological Oncology

Cancers of the female reproductive system are best managed in conjunction with doctors very experienced in this field.

Surgery (Breast)

Surgery, in Greek and Latin, means handwork. It is a specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition or injury, to help improve bodily function or appearance. Breast surgery is application of surgery on the breast, such as the removal of breast lumps, breast reduction, mastectomy and reconstruction. The doctor conducts breast health education, preventive breast health screening and assessment, early diagnosis, investigation and treatment of breast diseases. Breast ultrasound, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, fine needle aspiration and core biopsy are commonly used investigation tools to assess breast diseases.

Counselling Service    

Pregnancy, childbirth, the transition to parenthood, miscarriages, stillbirth, infant illness or death, termination of pregnancy, infertility and its associated treatment procedures, marriage, family and sexual issues, newly diagnosed cancers, the need for surgical removal of pathologies....all these major life events can be challenging to many people. During crisis situations, a counsellor plays a very helpful role by offering listening ears, empathic heart and analytical mind, but without a judgmental attitude. Counsellors use their specialized skills, knowledge and experience to bring about emotional relief, immediate problem solving and even long term personal and relational improvement, depending on client needs, expectation and commitment. The ultimate goal is to promote psychological health in the dynamic operation of body, mind and spirit. Seeking psychological consultation is not a sign of insanity or personal inferiority. Instead, it expresses a bold and honest recognition of the truth that we all have limitation at times, and we may help ourselves and others, by getting help in the first place.