Table 1 Specific investigations/treatment for ambulatory gynaecology
From: Ambulatory gynaecology: a new concept in the delivery of healthcare for women
One-stop service | Investigation/treatment |
|---|---|
Abnormal uterine bleeding | Transvaginal ultrasound scan |
Endometrial biopsy | |
Hysteroscopy (diagnostic/operative) | |
Office-based endometrial ablation | |
Colposcopy | Colposcope |
Electrosurgical generator/cutting and coagulating attachments (or equivalent laser equipment) | |
Fertility | Transvaginal ultrasound scan |
HyCoSy or transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy | |
Hysteroscopy | |
Protocols for medical treatments or referral to ACU | |
Urogynaecology | Transvaginal ultrasound scan |
Urodynamic equipment | |
Flexible cystoscopy | |
Office-based continence procedures | |
Early pregnancy/emergency gynaecology unit | Transvaginal ultrasound scan |
Transvaginal ultrasound-guided procedures | |
Serum beta HCG/progesterone | |
Protocols for conservative/medical treatment options |