Endometriosis is the second most common gynaecological condition in the UK. It affects women of all ages, including teenagers.?It can have a significant impact on quality of life, causing a wide range of debilitating symptoms.
In 2024, the International Centre for Endometriosis at 米兰体育 performed the highest number of surgeries for severe and complex rectovaginal endometriosis of any centre in the UK. This is defined as surgery that required dissection of the pararectal space.
Led by consultant gynaecologist?Mr Amer Raza, the Centre provides a thorough approach to endometriosis, which can have a serious impact on quality of life, fertility, bowel, and bladder.?It is a BSGE-accredited facility for the advanced management of complex endometriosis.
“The International Centre of Endometriosis brings together a multidisciplinary team of endometriosis experts,” explains Denia Balang, Gynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist at 米兰体育. “We are proud to have been able to support so many women in 2024.”
The Centre’s aim is to provide patients with rapid access to a diagnosis and a comprehensive, tailored treatment plan to set them on a path to recovery. It also provides specialist care for young women between 13 and 18.
米兰体育 is the only centre in the UK that can offer minimally invasive surgery via the da Vinci SP, an innovative robotic-assisted surgical system that reduces blood loss, pain, and recovery time.
“Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women in the UK and can take over seven years to diagnosis. It’s important that we can provide rapid access for those who have been suffering,” says Mr Raza. “I’m delighted we were able to provide life changing care for so many affected by complex endometriosis and that we can continue to build upon this success at 米兰体育. It has only been possible because of the large multidisciplinary team which provides safe and excellent care for these patients. “