The Rotunda Hospital Dublin

Gynaecology

Have you been attending one of our gynaecology clinics?
Do you require admission to hospital for surgery?

Gynaecology Clinic Info
Gynaecology

Inpatient

Women admitted to hospital for major surgery should prepare to stay for 2 – 5 days. The length of stay may vary depending on your particular health needs. Pack a small bag and include your toiletries, towels, sanitary wear, night wear, dressing gown, slippers and spare underwear. Remember that if you forget anything, your partner or friend can get it for you at one of the shops nearby. You should leave any jewellery or other valuables at home to keep them safe while you are in hospital.

You will be told in advance what time you should arrive at the hospital. On the day of admission, check in with the staff at the reception desk and they will organise for somebody to meet you, review your contact details and organise your admission to the ward. On the ward you will be seen by the midwife/nurse and the doctor. If you are taking any medication, please bring it with you or else know exactly what you are taking.

On the day of discharge, you should organise for somebody to collect you and take you home. You will be told how long to wait before you should drive a car again. We will organise a follow up appointment for you and give you the details on the day you leave hospital or else we will send it in the post. We will send a letter to your GP informing him about your admission.

If you need a letter for work, don’t forget to ask the doctor for it before you are discharged. If you need a social welfare certificate you can get it from your GP.

Breastfeeding and Anaesthesia Information leaflet
Gynaecology

Day Case

Women who are coming into hospital for a day case procedure are usually asked to arrive at the hospital for 7.30 am. Check in with the staff at the reception desk and they will organise for somebody to meet you, review your contact details and organise your admission to the ward. On the ward you will be seen by the midwife/nurse and the doctor. If you are taking any medication, please bring it with you or else know exactly what you are taking.

When you are preparing for your admission, please pack a small bag which includes your toiletries, towel, night wear, dressing gown, sanitary wear and slippers. Sometimes, women may be kept in hospital overnight, so organise in advance for somebody to mind your children, if necessary.

You should ask your partner or friend to ring the gynaecology ward at 12 noon to find out what time you will be discharged. You must have somebody to collect you and drive you home from hospital. Usually, you will be discharged from hospital 3-4 hours after having the procedure.

We will give you instructions about any follow up care which may be required. If you need a letter for work, don’t forget to ask the doctor for it before you are discharged. If you need a social welfare certificate you can get it from your GP.