Minor Surgery
Surgical Approaches at Slievemore
Slievemore Clinic is equipped for Minor Surgery, and we can offer a broad range of procedures for our patients.
There are various types of surgery performed at Slievemore, and these include
* Cryosurgery for Warts & Verruca
* Radio-surgery
* Conventional Surgery
Appointments for cryosurgery can be made with any doctor, and the treatment will usually be carried out on the first visit. Please phone Slievemore General Practice reception on 2000501/2.
All surgery other than cryosurgery require a pre-surgical assessment appointment. If you have any queries on this please contact Dr. Conor O Toole cot@slievemore-clinic.com or Nurse Lita Griffin lg@slievemore-clinic.com
Most Surgery done in Slievemore Clinic is directly paid by Health Insurance Companies (VHI/Quinn/Vivas). Garda Medical Aid and ESB schemes will re-imburse the cost in most instances. From August 2010 a small charge may be levied to cover the consummables used in several minor surgery procedures.
Some sample procedures available at Slievemore Clinic are
Ingrowing Toenails
Warts, Verrucae and Cryotherapy
Benign Moles and Melanoma Testing
Sebaceous Cysts and Lipomas
Non Melanoma Skin Damage
Cryosurgery for Warts & Verruca
A Cryotherapy Machine.
Cryotherapy is the application of cold (-194’C) liquid Nitrogen to lesions of the skin. Our practice have been pioneers of cryosurgery in Ireland, and have been treating people with cryosurgery since the mid 1980s. Cryosurgery involves the placing of a cold probe, or the application of a cold spray, to a treated area. The area becomes inflamed, and may even blister. After several days the inflammation settles down and normal skin returns. The expectation is that abnormal tissue will be destroyed and normal tissue restored. Its main applications are in the treatment of warts and verrucae, fatty tags, and the treatment of keratoses which are disturbances of growth of the keratin layer of the skin. It can also be used for skin lesions such as moles, spiders veins and occasionally for non-melanoma skin cancers.
Radiosurgery
Radiosurgery is the use of high frequency radio waves to cut or destroy tissue. It has several advantages over conventional surgery. It tends to be quick, there is minimal bleeding, and there is less scarring thereafter. For the removal of some skin lesions it can be much more cosmetically acceptable. Your doctor will advise whether your problem is suitable for radiosurgery or not.
Wound Stitching and Emergency Care
We can suture most wounds after minor accidents. We will try our best to facilitate patients who have had accidents, and prevent long waits in Casualty. These procedures are part-covered by VHI/BUPA etc. If in doubt, please phone the surgery for advice.
Slievemore Clinic is equipped for Minor Surgery, and we can offer a broad range of procedures for our patients.
There are various types of surgery performed at Slievemore, and these include
* Cryosurgery for Warts & Verruca
* Radio-surgery
* Conventional Surgery
Appointments for cryosurgery can be made with any doctor, and the treatment will usually be carried out on the first visit. Please phone Slievemore General Practice reception on 2000501/2.
All surgery other than cryosurgery require a pre-surgical assessment appointment. If you have any queries on this please contact Dr. Conor O Toole cot@slievemore-clinic.com or Nurse Lita Griffin lg@slievemore-clinic.com
Most Surgery done in Slievemore Clinic is directly paid by Health Insurance Companies (VHI/Quinn/Vivas). Garda Medical Aid and ESB schemes will re-imburse the cost in most instances. From August 2010 a small charge may be levied to cover the consummables used in several minor surgery procedures.
Some sample procedures available at Slievemore Clinic are
Ingrowing Toenails
Warts, Verrucae and Cryotherapy
Benign Moles and Melanoma Testing
Sebaceous Cysts and Lipomas
Non Melanoma Skin Damage
Cryosurgery for Warts & Verruca
A Cryotherapy Machine.
Radiosurgery
Radiosurgery is the use of high frequency radio waves to cut or destroy tissue. It has several advantages over conventional surgery. It tends to be quick, there is minimal bleeding, and there is less scarring thereafter. For the removal of some skin lesions it can be much more cosmetically acceptable. Your doctor will advise whether your problem is suitable for radiosurgery or not.
Wound Stitching and Emergency Care
We can suture most wounds after minor accidents. We will try our best to facilitate patients who have had accidents, and prevent long waits in Casualty. These procedures are part-covered by VHI/BUPA etc. If in doubt, please phone the surgery for advice.
