Southern Cross Hospitals

Surgical Specialties

Summary of surgical specialties and procedures

We thought it might be helpful to offer you some general information about the surgical specialties and procedures that are offered at our hospitals. Please note: GPs and specialists are best placed to advise you about specific procedures and you should always talk to your specialist about any surgical procedure you are having done.

This is a general summary only and the information provided is of a general nature. Procedures performed at our hospitals will vary and not all procedures are performed at all our hospitals. You should contact your nearest Southern Cross Hospital for more information about the specific procedures that are available there.

 
SPECIALTIES & SURGICAL
PROCEDURES
- Anaesthesia
- Bariatric surgery
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Endoscopy
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology (Eye surgery)
- Oral & Maxillofacial (Dental)
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Otolaryngology (ENT)
- Plastic & reconstructive surgery
- Urology
- Vascular surgery

Hip Arthroscopy

Small incisions (cuts) are made in the hip area and a small telescopic instrument with a tiny camera attached (arthroscope) is inserted. This allows the surgeon to look inside the joint, identify problems and, in some cases, operate. Tiny instruments can be passed through the arthroscope to remove loose, damaged or inflamed tissue.

 

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