Minor surgery unit (Winterton Medical Practice)

Definition/Description

Provides the following procedures for patients in North Lincolnshire:

  • Repair of Inguinal and Umbilical Hernia’s
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Cubital Tunnel Release
  • Trigger Finger Release
  • Dupuytren’s Contracture
  • Excision of Ganglions (Hand/Wrist/Foot/Knee)
  • Division of Palmar/Plantar Fascia
  • Canal of Guyon release
  • Primary Tenoylsis
  • Joint Injections
  • Circumcisions
  • Vasectomy’s
  • Excision of Lesions/Cysts/Skin Tags.

The services are registered with the CQC.

Red Flag Symptoms

None provided

Guidelines on Management

None provided

Referral Criteria/Information

Minor Surgery Unit referral form
 

Please note: can only accept referrals for

  • patients that weigh 140kg and less
  • patients aged 19 years or over

You can email the referral form to charlotte.markham@nhs.net or jessica.brooks5@nhs.net or send via e-RS. 

Additional Resources & Reference

Winterton Surgical Unit - patient leaflet

Associated Policies

There are no associated policies.

Specialties

General Surgery North Lincolnshire

Places covered by

  • North Lincolnshire

Hospital Trusts

  • South Tees Hospitals