Ectopic Pregnancy Surgery in Windhoek

About this service

Ectopic pregnancy surgery treats a pregnancy developing outside the uterus, and it is carried out urgently in Windhoek at Eastgate Clinic's on-site day theatre. An ectopic pregnancy, most often in the fallopian tube, cannot continue safely and can become life-threatening if it ruptures, which makes prompt diagnosis and treatment essential. Surgery typically involves removing the affected tissue, and depending on the situation, this may mean removing part or all of the fallopian tube.

Because this is usually an urgent situation, your surgeon will move quickly once the diagnosis is confirmed, and the operation is performed under general anaesthesia. This is a frightening and often emotionally difficult experience, and our team aims to act quickly while explaining what is happening as clearly as possible.

What to expect

• You are assessed urgently, often with scans and blood tests, to confirm the diagnosis.
• Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia once the diagnosis is confirmed.
• The extent of surgery depends on the situation and is explained by your surgeon.
• You are monitored closely afterwards, with follow-up care arranged before you go home.

Who is it for?

You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:

• Sudden, severe abdominal or pelvic pain in early pregnancy
• Vaginal bleeding alongside a confirmed or suspected pregnancy
• A scan has identified a pregnancy outside the uterus
• Symptoms of shock or collapse alongside suspected ectopic pregnancy, needing emergency care

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