Gynaecology (Women's Health)
1 West / Extended Day Only (Gynaecology / Womens Health)
1 West at St George is an 18 bed unit which encompasses 10 Gynaecology beds and 8 Extended Day Only (EDO) beds.
The Gynaecology section offers a variety of services to women who require surgical or medical treatment of conditions relating to women’s health.
These services include gynaecology oncology, advanced laparoscopic surgery, general gynaecology aurgery, medical (and surgical) management of ectopic pregnancies and management of complications related to Assisted Reproductive Technology.
The EDO section of the ward is utilised for surgical patients who require a 23 hour length of stay. These are generally patients who undergo Laparoscopic Surgery or minor procedures who are required to stay in Hospital overnight.
Experienced staff offer an exceptional high standard of care for patients coming to our unit which is patient focused, warm, caring and friendly with safety being of utmost importance.
The following brochures are available:
- Laparoscopy
- Laparascopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
- Abdominal hysterectomy
- Vaginal hysterectomy
- Abdominal myomectomy
- Surgical repair of prolapse
- Bartholin cyst & abscess
Contact 1 West / EPAS:
Ph: 02 9113 2667
Fax: 02 9113 3183
Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS)
- EPAS is a low risk clinic for pregnant women less than 20 weeks who are experiencing problems in their pregnancy. This may be bleeding, pain, hyperemesis which now includes management with Hospital in the Home (HiTH) or abnormal results relating to the pregnancy.
- The care provided in EPAS will meet the clinical, emotional and social needs of the individual woman. Care is provided with honesty, respect, dignity and sensitivity. Our team of nurses and doctors will support you.
- Social Worker consultation is available, however may need to be arranged as a follow-up appointment.
IF YOU ARE HAVING HEAVY VAGINAL BLEEDING OR HAVE SEVERE LOWER ABDOMINAL PAIN PLEASE PRESENT TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OR PHONE 000 FOR AN AMBULANCE.
LOCATION: Level 1 Tower Block
Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS)
Ward 1 West
St George Hospital
Gray Street Kogarah
Parking is available around the Hospital or in Belgrave Street car park.
EPAS HOURS:
Monday- Friday (Excluding public holidays)
STRICTLY 07:00am-8:00am (No appointment necessary)
REFERRALS:
Emergency departments, GP, or self-referral.
- Medicare card and /or Health fund card.
- Any blood tests or ultrasound results relevant to the pregnancy.
- Referral letter if available.
Your visit may take some time and you may be here for several hours depending on your situation.
- BLOOD COLLECTION is an important investigation for certain management. We will provide request forms for blood collection as required.
- ULTRASOUND: This is an integral diagnostic tool when determining the cause of bleeding and pain in early pregnancy. A full bladder is NOT required. It is common for a trans-vaginal ultrasound to be performed, which is the most accurate way to assess early pregnancy. You may be referred to attend an external ultrasound facility.
- Your visit may take some time and you may be here for a several hours depending on your situation.
Once your investigations are available, the doctor or nurse will call to explain them to you. The options for further management will be discussed. Please do not hesitate to ask questions or request further explanation. We are aware that this can be an anxious time for parents, and we will endeavour to provide follow up as soon as possible.
You may be referred for further follow up with EPAS or your GP
Contact 1 West / EPAS: Ph: 02 91132667 FAX 02 91133183