Endometriosis Service
The Wirral Women and Children’s Hospital provides a specialist Endometriosis Service. The unit is an accredited centre for the treatment of Endometriosis and performs extensive surgical procedures in this Speciality. Many surgeons within the unit have specialist interests in Laparoscopic surgery and are constantly striving to improve techniques, procedures and services for patients. As a result of this the unit is also a training establishment for laparoscopic procedures for medical staff throughout the country.
Services Available:
- Routine gynaecological investigations such as ultrasounds and MRI
- Medical treatment options such as GnRH injections
- Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgical treatment options including excision of recto vaginal endometriosis
- Multi-disciplinary input where required (for example operations may be jointly carried out with the colo-rectal surgical team)
Routine Investigations:
- may include blood tests, pelvic ultrasound, CT or MRI scans
- diagnostic laparoscopy may be needed to establish a diagnosis
Appointments:
Mr David Rowlands is the clinical lead for the endometriosis service and runs a weekly out-patient clinic. Other consultants have an interest in endometriosis and may also see patients in their general clinics.
Patients should be referred by their GP via choose and book or directly to Mr Rowlands.
Where are we based?:
Out-patient clinics are held on the ground floor of the Wirral Women and Children’s Hospital.
How to contact us:
For general enquiries please contact Mr Rowlands’ secretary on 0151 604 7357
Key Staff:
Mr David Rowlands- Lead Consultant