Minimal access surgery has revolutionised the field of gynaecology becoming established in everyday practice. The use of minimally invasive approaches allows for a much more cosmetic surgery, resulting in less discomfort after the operation, short hospitalisation, quick recovery and prompt return to daily activities.
The majority of the gynaecological procedures can be performed using minimal access surgery, in the form of laparoscopy (keyhole surgery) or hysteroscopy.
Mr Nardo is an experienced minimally access surgeon able to perform some of the most advanced gynaecological procedures like myomectomy (removal of fibroids), hysterectomy (removal of the womb) and reversal of sterilisation by laparoscopy, and removal of uterine septa and treatment of Asherman's Syndrome (intrauterine adhesions) by hysteroscopy.
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy involves putting a small telescope called laparoscope through a very small incision in the abdomen to visualise the inside of the abdominal cavity, particularly the uterus, tubes and ovaries. Additional instruments can be inserted using other small incisions. The laparoscopy can be performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic gynaecological purposes.
Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy consists of inserting a thin telescope called hysteroscope through the cervix (neck of the womb) to visualise the uterine cavity (womb). The procedure can be performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic gynaecological purposes. As a diagnostic test the hysteroscopy can be carried out in the outpatient clinic without the need of any anaesthesia.