The Canford Cliffs Day Surgery

At Haven Medical, our Consultant Dermatologist is able to remove moles and skin lesions, all from our day surgery unit.  Using advanced techniques to ensure safe and effective removal, we are able to offer both cosmetic and medical solutions to address your skin concerns.

Options for removal include cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen), curettage and cautery under local anaesthetic (superficial removal) and surgical excision under local anaesthetic (full removal of the mole/lump or skin lesion.

Carpal tunnel decompression surgery is a procedure designed to alleviate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome; a condition characterised by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. The surgery aims to relieve pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers caused by compression of this nerve within the carpal tunnel—a narrow passageway in the wrist.

Carpal tunnel decompression surgery is considered a highly effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, especially when conservative measures like splinting and corticosteroid injections have not provided sufficient relief.

It is procedure with a low risk of complications and performed under local anaesthetic in the calm, state of the art day surgery unit within Haven Medical clinic in the heart of Canford cliffs. Making the experience as easy and convenient as possible.

An implantable loop recorder (ILR) is a small cutting edge device placed under the skin of the chest to continuously monitor your heart’s electrical activity, providing valuable data for diagnosing irregular heart rhythms. This discreet device, about the size of a USB drive, records information that helps our expert cardiologist identify and manage conditions like fainting spells, palpitations, and unexplained episodes of dizziness, allowing for personalised and effective treatment plans.

A hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows your doctor to examine the inside of the womb (uterus) using a thin telescope fitted with a light and camera. The images are displayed on a monitor, enabling a clear and detailed view of the uterine cavity.

The procedure is usually performed under local anaesthetic, which numbs the cervix before the hysteroscope is gently passed into the womb.

Hysteroscopy is commonly used to investigate abnormal menstrual bleeding and to diagnose conditions such as uterine polyps or fibroids, helping to guide appropriate treatment and management.

A pelvic ultrasound scan is a noninvasive diagnostic examination that produces images that are used to assess organs and structures within the female pelvis. It allows a quick visualisation of the female pelvic organs and structures including the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries.

Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE) is a comfortable, minimally invasive procedure that allows your doctor to examine your esophagus and stomach using a thin, flexible camera passed gently through the nose — without the need for sedation. Because you remain awake, there is no grogginess, no IV medications, and no recovery time, meaning you can drive yourself home and return to normal activities the same day. Most patients find TNE easier to tolerate than traditional endoscopy, with less gag reflex and a quicker overall visit, making it a safe, convenient, and patient-friendly option for evaluating reflux, swallowing difficulties, and other upper digestive symptoms.

Why Patients Choose Transnasal Endoscopy

No Sedation Needed

• You stay awake and comfortable
• No grogginess afterward
• No IV or anesthesia medications
• No need for someone to drive you home

Because sedation isn’t used, the procedure avoids the risks that can sometimes come with anesthesia — making it a safer option for many patients.

Get Back to Your Day Immediately

• Drive yourself home
• Return to work the same day
• Resume normal activities right away
• No recovery room time required

Your visit is typically shorter and more convenient.

More Comfortable Experience

• Uses an ultra-thin scope
• Passed gently through the nose instead of the mouth
• Reduced gag reflex compared to traditional endoscopy
• Most patients tolerate it very well

A numbing spray is applied to keep you comfortable during the procedure.

Safe and Effective

Transnasal Endoscopy is commonly used to evaluate:

• Heartburn or reflux (GERD)
• Difficulty swallowing
• Chronic throat symptoms
• Barrett’s esophagus monitoring
• Upper abdominal discomfort

It provides high-quality imaging while being less invasive.

What to Expect

1. A numbing spray is applied to your nose.
2. A thin, flexible camera is gently inserted through the nostril.
3. The exam usually takes about 15 minutes.
4. You can leave shortly afterward — fully alert

Most patients are pleasantly surprised by how quick and easy the experience is.

Is Transnasal Endoscopy Right for You?

TNE is an excellent option for patients who:

• Prefer to avoid sedation
• Have medical conditions that increase sedation risk
• Want a faster, more convenient visit
• Need regular surveillance exams