Gynaecological surgery consultation and planning
Being told you need surgery raises questions that rarely fit into the appointment where you were told. What does it involve? Is there another option? What happens if I wait?
This is a consultation and planning service. Its purpose is to make sure a decision about surgery is made with a full understanding of why it is being suggested, what the alternatives are, and what recovery realistically looks like.
Procedures commonly discussed
Having one of these does not necessarily mean something is wrong. It means the question is worth asking.
- Hysterectomy — removal of the uterus
- Myomectomy — removal of fibroids while keeping the uterus
- Ovarian cystectomy — removal of an ovarian cyst
- Tubal ligation — permanent contraception
- Tubal recanalisation — reversal of previous tubal ligation
- Oophorectomy — removal of an ovary
- Cervical cerclage — a stitch placed to support the cervix in pregnancy
How a consultation may help
- Reviewing whether surgery is necessary now, or whether other options are reasonable first
- Explaining exactly what a proposed procedure involves and how it is performed
- Setting out alternatives, including medication and continued monitoring
- Discussing effects on periods, hormones and future fertility where relevant
- Giving a realistic picture of recovery time and what it means for work and family
- Providing a considered second opinion when surgery has been advised elsewhere
What to expect at your visit
Reviewing what led here
Your symptoms, previous treatment, and all scans and reports, including any advice already given by another doctor.
The reasoning, made explicit
Why this procedure is being considered, and what specifically it is expected to address.
Alternatives and timing
What else could be tried, and what the consequences of waiting would be.
Practical planning
Where the procedure would be carried out, pre-operative preparation, and what recovery involves.
Common questions
Answers here are general. Your own situation is what the consultation is for.
Are surgeries performed at Zenith Women's Clinic?
Surgery takes place at a partner hospital rather than at the clinic, and Dr. Ghoniya performs it herself. Assessment, planning and your follow-up visits happen at the clinic, so the same doctor looks after you throughout.
Can I come only for a second opinion?
Yes, and it is a common reason to book. Bring your reports and any written advice you have received so the discussion is grounded in what has already been assessed.
Is surgery always the only option?
Not always. Depending on the condition, medication or monitoring may be reasonable alternatives. Where surgery is clearly the appropriate step, the reasons for that will be explained.
Will a hysterectomy bring on menopause?
That depends on whether the ovaries are removed as well as the uterus. This distinction is important and is discussed specifically as part of planning.
How long does recovery take?
It varies by procedure, by approach, and by individual. A realistic range for your situation is discussed at the consultation, rather than a single figure that may not apply to you.
Discuss this with Dr. Disha Ghoniya
Send a request with your preferred day and a short line about what has been happening. The clinic will confirm a time that works.