Mr Angus Thomson: Obstetrics and gynaecology

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Specialises in

Gynaecology

Urogynaecology

About me

Having completed my fellowship in Urogynaecology & Laparoscopic Surgery in Sydney, Australia in 2003-5, I have been a Consultant Gynaecologist in Worcestershire since 2005. During my time as a consultant I have been Clinical Director, Gynaecology Lead and Strategic Lead.
We are a BSUG (British Society of Urogynaecology) recognised Urogynaecology service and a BSGE (British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy) accredited Endometriosis Centre. As such - all operations performed for incontinence, prolapse and major endometriosis are recorded and followed up on national databases.

Areas of interest

- Endometriosis treatment & surgery;
- Pelvic pain;
- Urogynaecology;
- Female incontinence;
- Urodynamics;
- Prolapse (uterovaginal);
- Minimal access surgery (laparoscopy/key hole surgery & hysteroscopic surgery);
- Hysterectomy (including laparoscopic);
- Disorders of the uterus/menstrual problems;
- Endometrial ablation;

Medical secretaries

Donna Hayes
Spire Southbank Hospital 139 Bath Road Worcester WR5 3YB
01905 362267
donna.hayes@spirehealthcare.com

Anaesthetists worked with

Dr Ratan Alexander Fee Assured
Dr Gavin Nicol Fee Assured

Dr Sean Chadwick Fee Assured
Dr Stephen J Digby Not Fee Assured

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

Consultant Gynaecologist
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Research interests

Prolapse
Laparoscopic surgery
Incontinence

Personal interests

Family
Triathlon
Sport

Awards received

- Wirral Hospitals Registrar Research Prize 96
- British Fertility Society Prize for Best Oral Presentation 98
- University of Liverpool, Obs. & Gynae Registrars’ Prize 01
- MASCOT Minimal Access Surgery Course Prize
- North of England Obs & Gynae Society Prize 02
- RCOG / RANZCOG Congress, Prize for Oral Presentation 02
- Ethicon Travel Award (Australia) 03
- WAHT Doctor of the year nominee 07
- WAHT Medical Manager / Leader of the year 12

Publications

1. Thomson AJM, et al. Ultrasound detection of vault haematoma following vaginal hysterectomy. Br J Obstet Gynaecol. 1998
2. Thomson AJM, et al. Comparison of ovarian response in right and left ovaries for in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) patients. Hum Reprod 2001
3. Thomson AJM, Tincello DG. The influence of pad test loss on management of women with urodynamic stress incontinence. Br J Obstet Gynaecol. 2003
4. Adams EJ, Thomson A, Maher C, Hagen S. Mechanical devices for pelvic organ prolapse in women (Cochrane Review). In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 3, 2004.
5. Abbott JA, Thomson AJM, Vancaillie TG. Case report: SprayGel® following surgery for Asherman’s syndrome may improve pregnancy outcome. J Obstet Gynaecol 2004
6. Thomson AJM, et al. Case Report: The use of botulinum toxin type A (BOTOX®) as treatment for intractable chronic pelvic pain associated with spasm of the levator ani muscles. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 2005
7. Thomson AJM,et al.Assessment of a method to expel intra-peritoneal gas following gynecological laparoscopy. J Min Inv Surg 2005
8. Lyons SD, Chew SS, Thomson AJ, Lenart M, Camaris C, Vancaillie TG, Abbott JA. Clinical and quality-of-life outcomes after fertility sparing surgery with bowel resection for severe endometriosis. J Min Inv Surg 2006
9. Abbott JA, Jarvis SK, Lyons SD, Thomson A, Vancaillie TG. Botulinum toxin type A for chronic pelvic pain and pelvic floor spasm in women. Obstet Gynecol 2006
10. Thomson AJM et al. Fluoroscopically guided synechiolysis for patients with Asherman’s syndrome: menstrual and fertility outcome. Fertil Steril 2007
11. Agdi M, Al-Ghafri W, Antolin R, Arrington J, O’kelly K, Thomson AJ, Tulandi T. Vaginal vault dehiscence after hysterectomy. J Min Invasive Gynecol 2009
12. Thomson AJM, et al. Standardising pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic entry. Time, volume or pressure: which is best? J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2012
13. Thomson AJM, Farquharson RG. Vault haematoma and febrile morbidity after vaginal hysterectomy. Hosp Med. 2000
14. Thomson AJM, Rowlands DJ. Immediate to long-term complications following minimal access surgery in gynaecology. Rev Gynae Practice 2005
15. Sinha D, Thomson AJ. Botulinum toxin for pelvic pain in women. Women’s Health 2008
16. Thomson AJM, et al. The management of intrauterine synechiae. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2009
17. Elbiss HE, Thomson AJM. The management of stage III/IV Endometriosis. Arch Gyn Obstet 2011
18. Thomson AJ. Physical properties of electricity. JMIG 2013

Courses offered to GPs

What's new in Gynaecology
Urogynaecology Update
Management of pelvic pain & Endometriosis
HRT and menopause management
Ultrasound scan results - reassure / repeat / refer?
Laparoscopic Urogynaecology
Lumps and bumps in gynaecology

My qualifications & training

My private practice

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

Q2020
Endometrial biopsy or aspiration - (5-50)

Spire South Bank Hospital (5-50)
Q1800
Hysteroscopy (including biopsy, dilatation, +/- cauterisation, curettage and resection of polyp(s) +/- Mirena coil insertion) - (5-50)

Spire South Bank Hospital (1-5) BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital (1-5)
Q3800
Laparoscopy and therapeutic procedures (including laser, diathermy and destruction e.g. endometriosis, adhesiolysis, tubal and ovarian surgery, +/-ureterolysis) - (5-50)

Spire South Bank Hospital (1-5)
Q2230
Laparoscopic oophorectomy and salpingectomy, +/- biopsy eg. omentum, peritoneum, lymph node (as sole procedure) - bilateral - (1-5)

Spire South Bank Hospital (1-5)
M4510
Diagnostic endoscopic examination of bladder (flexible cystoscopy) including any biopsy - (1-5)
Q1281
Removal and/or replacement of an embedded / migrated Mirena coil (as sole procedure) - (1-5)

Spire South Bank Hospital (1-5) BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital (1-5)
Q3900
Laparoscopy (including e.g. puncture of ovarian cysts, +/- biopsy, minor endometriosis, +/-ureterolysis) - (1-5)

BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital (1-5) Spire South Bank Hospital (1-5)
Q1703
Impedance controlled bipolar radiofrequency ablation for menorrhagia (including hysteroscopy) - (1-5)

Spire South Bank Hospital (1-5)
Q0330
Cone biopsy of cervix uteri and/or (+/- laser, colposcopy or polypectomy) - (1-5)

BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital (1-5)
Q1701
Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis, +/-ureterolysis - (1-5)

BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital (1-5)
P2610
Insertion of a vaginal support pessary - (1-5)

BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital (1-5) Spire South Bank Hospital (1-5)
P2310
Anterior +/- posterior colporrhaphy (including primary repair of enterocele) (including cystoscopy) - (1-5)
Q0790
Laparoscopic total hysterectomy (+/- oophorectomy) +/- ureterolysis - (1-5)

BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital (1-5)
Q1280
Introduction of a mirena coil - (1-5)

BMI The Droitwich Spa Hospital (1-5)
P0600
Excision of lesion of vulva - (1-5)
P2450
Sacrospinous fixation - (1-5)
P2380
Anterior (+/- posterior) colporrhaphy with vaginal hysterectomy (including primary repair of enterocele and cystoscopy) - (1-5)
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