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 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology offers
a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services
for women including high risk obstetrical care, infertility,
foetal assessment, routine obstetric, reproductive
endocrinology, gynaecological oncology and comprehensive
diagnosis and treatment of routine gynaecological disorders.
The department has 13 full-time and seven non full-time
fully trained consultants. It offers a four-year residency
training programme and resident's cover is available
to all the inpatients round the clock. The department
offers outpatient services in Consulting Clinic 4,
Private Wing (Ground Floor), CMS; inpatient services
in Ward A2 and B2; maternity service with a well equipped
Labour Room and Labour Room OR; reproductive health
services; and a colposcopy clinic.
Infertility
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Aga Khan University offers comprehensive
infertility services at primary, secondary and tertiary level. This includes:
- Counselling and investigation (hormonal
assays, ultrasound, laparoscopy, histrosalpingogram
etc);
- Surgery (laparoscopic, tubal surgery,
myomectomy, etc).
Urogynaecology
This is a specific service for women with urinary problems and incontinence.
It is unique, and is provided by certified urogynaecologist. We offer:
- Full Urodynamic evaluation;
- A variety of surgical interventions,
pelvic physiotherapy and medical therapies.
Gynaeoncology
The Gynaecological Oncology team in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
provides comprehensive service for screening and management of gynaecological
cancers.
Gynaecological cancer screening clinics provide various
screening opportunities. For example,, pap smears (for
screening of cancer of cervix) and colposcopy by accredited
colposcopist (in case of abnormal smears). Ovarian
cancer screening is offered to women at high risk for
developing ovarian cancer based on their family history
or other high risk factors. We have specialised oncology
team trained for cancer surgery and cases are regularly
discussed at our tumour board meetings to determine
the appropriate treatment options.
Feto Maternal Medicine
Feto Maternal Medicine is a rapidly emerging specialty. This unit offers:
- A comprehensive serving program for chromosomal
abnormalities like Down's syndrome. We offer Nuchal
translucency scan at 11-14 weeks to assess the
risk for Down's syndrome.
- Screening facilities for Preterm delivery,
Pre-eclampsia and Fetal growth restriction.
- Specialist marker scans in the second
trimester and invasive procedures like amniocentesis
and CVS.
For further information, please contact:
Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi,
P.O. Box 3500, Stadium Road, Karachi -74800, Pakistan .
Consulting Clinic # 4 Tel: 92 21 486 1079/486 1036 or
Obstetric and Gynaecology Department Tel: 92 21 486 4641, 486 4642, 486 4647
Email: obgyn@aku.edu
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi
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