Spire St Anthony’s Hospital opens upgraded minor operations suite after £31,000 investment

After an investment of £31,000, Spire St Anthony’s Hospital has opened its upgraded outpatient minor operations suite aimed at delivering shorter waiting times for a wider range of treatments to NHS and private patients across Surrey and the surrounding areas.

The upgraded suite delivers minor operations that do not require a general anaesthetic. Treatments in this new sterile and comfortable suite include eye injections, colposcopies, cystoscopies (bladder investigations), lesion excisions, platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections and carpal tunnel hand procedures can be performed in an outpatient setting. By giving patients the choice of having procedures performed in the outpatient minor operations suite rather than in the main operating theatre, they can benefit from more convenient care that fits around their daily lives, minimising disruption to work and family commitments.

Spire colleagues Mr Mallina, Christine and Terry inside the new suite (pictured)

The minor operations suite is expected to deliver over 2,000 procedures annually. Procedures that would otherwise have been performed in main theatres can now be performed in the minor operations suite. This not only frees up theatre capacity for more complex surgery, but also expands capacity for more minor procedures, both helping Spire St Anthony’s Hospital care for more patients, reflecting Spire Healthcare’s ongoing commitment to reducing NHS waiting lists.

Mr Ravi Mallina, Consultant Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgeon at Spire St Anthony’s Hospital, said: “We’re now offering a faster, more convenient way to treat carpal tunnel syndrome right in our outpatient clinic. The procedure is done in a sterile room, allowing you to walk in and out in under 60 minutes with no hospital stay. It’s safe, efficient, and reduces waiting times and healthcare costs. Patients love the quick recovery and minimal disruption to their day. If you're dealing with tingling, numbness, or wrist pain, contact us to learn how our outpatient surgery can help you get back to doing the things you love, sooner.”

Ms S Balmford, patient of Mr Ravi Mallina’s, said: “I was diagnosed with severe carpal tunnel syndrome and introduced to Mr Mallina. He offered the option for the procedure to be undertaken outside a theatre setting in a 'procedure room'. This meant that I was able to wear my normal clothes and be discharged within an hour as opposed to admission to a 'day stay ward' and needing to change into a gown. The whole experience was efficient and much less traumatic, as well as being more cost effective and the outcome of the surgery has been very positive. I would thoroughly recommend this approach for anyone requiring carpal tunnel surgery.”

 Sue Holliday, Hospital Director at Spire St Anthony’s Hospital, said: “The opening of our new minor operations suite demonstrates our ongoing commitment to patient care and we are proud to offer patients a modern, comfortable environment for procedures that once required theatre admission; delivering the same clinical excellence in a more convenient setting.

"By increasing our capacity to deliver more minor and complex procedures, we aim to reduce waiting times and improve the overall patient experience. Our investment into this new service will not only benefit our private patients, but also support the NHS by alleviating pressure on local healthcare services."