Minor Surgery

In Cashel Medical Centre we are trained and experienced in minor surgery, with the assistance of our highly trained practice nurses. The practice is fully equipped with modern equipment and facilities to offer a broad range of services to our patients, in our purpose built procedures room.

Most surgical procedures are fully covered by the health insurance companies – VHI, LAYA, AVIVA and GloHealth which pay the practice directly. In addition the Garda Medical Aid schemes will also reimburse the cost in most instances.
Medical card holders are also covered in many cases, however a supplementary fee may apply to cover the cost of disposable equipment - please ask for more details.

All surgery requires a pre-surgical assessment appointment with the treating doctor to discuss the procedure and complications.
Procedures carried out include

• Removal of skin lesions, moles, sebaceous cysts and lipomas.
• Removal of ingrown toenails
• Wound care, suturing and dressings
• Cryotherapy of warts, verrucas and non melanoma sun damage.
• Insertion and removal of the intrauterine contraceptive device including Mirena, Kyleena, Jaydess and non hormonal copper coils
• Insertion and removal of the Implanon contraceptive device commonly known as "the Bar"
• Mole biopsy and excision
• Punch biopsies for diagnostic purposes
• Excision of cysts including sebaceous cysts and lipomas
• Joint injections including shoulder, knee, carpal tunnel etc
• Skin tag removal
• Cautery of skin tags, granulation tissue etc
• Incision and drainage of abscesses
• Removal of foreign bodies including eye, ear or other parts of the body
• Suturing of wounds and wound gluing as appropriate