The operating theatres at MDH are a vital area of service to our community.
Providing Operating Suite services enables patients to be treated locally.
As well as a team of locally based practitioners and specialists in anaesthetics, Mansfield Hospital is fortunate to have a number of visiting surgeons who regularly attend the health facility and perform a range of elective procedures. Areas of treatment include:
- General surgery- hernia repairs, varicose veins, trigger finger, carpal tunnel surgery, removal of complex lesions.
- Endoscopy-gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
- Gynecological surgery- hysterectomy (abdominal, vaginal), vaginal repairs, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, colposcopy and tubal ligation.
- Orthopaedic surgery-arthroscopies, carpal tunnel surgery.
The theatre complex comprises two operating theatres, both well resourced with modern and up-to-date equipment ensuring optimal treatment and quality care. Additional services offered in our operating theatre complex include:
- A post-anaesthetic care unit – to care for patients until fully awake and alert.
- A central sterilizing department- providing sterilizing services for the hospital.
