A NEW women’s health outpatient service is now being provided in Cairns, thanks to a piece of equipment donated by the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation.
A myosure fluid management device and two sets of hysteroscopes have been bought to assist the gynaecological surgical team with managing uterine conditions such as polyps, fibroids or to remove retained products of conception in some cases.
Cairns Hospital Women’s Health Unit Staff Specialist Dr Bob Baade said the procedures could be performed as day cases and reduces the need for a more major surgical procedures such as hysterectomy.
“The Myosure has new and improved technological precision of fluid and pressure control which decreases the risk of complications due to fluid overload. The device fills the uterus with fluid to maintain a working surgical view of the inside of the uterus but will only fill to a maximum pressure to avoid injury and replaces fluid continuously to provide the surgeon with a clear view,” Dr Baade said.
“Some of these procedures can now be completed as day cases under general anaesthetic, allowing patients to return home the same day, which is a great outcome for the patients, but also in terms of savings to the health service that we can free up that bed,” he said.
“By maintaining a clear surgical view inside the uterus and automatically regulating pressure, the device ensures both safety and precision during procedures.
“We had one lady transferred down from Papua New Guinea with severe and heavy menstrual bleeding and a very large polyp. She was treated with the Myosure and was able to return home without having a hysterectomy, which would have been the only other option.”
He paid tribute to the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation for donating the $70,000 device.
Foundation CEO Gina Hogan said that by funding this specialised gynaecological equipment, the Foundation was helping Cairns Hospital clinicians provide safer, less invasive treatment options that can significantly improve patient outcomes.
“Keeping care close to home is a core priority for the Foundation, and this investment does exactly that,” Mrs Hogan said.
“We are proud to support equipment that not only improves clinical precision and safety, but also reduces pressure on hospital beds and resources. It’s a win for patients, clinicians and the broader health system,” she said.
Photo: Cairns Hospital Clinical Nurse Juvena Collins with the new Myosure fluid management device.
