Mr Mohamed Taha
Consultant Urologist
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Service overview
The aim of the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) at Bon Secours Hospital Tralee is to promote prompt and timely access for patients to consultant-delivered assessments for patients referred by their GP. The service includes access to diagnostic testing where appropriate and allows patients to receive expert specialist review in a timely manner.
Specialties included
- General Surgery
- Urology
Referral process
- GP referrals are accepted via the Healthlink service. Please select SAU (Surgical Assessment Unit) from the drop-down menu for both General Surgery and Urology referrals.
- Referrals are triaged within 24 hours of receipt.
- A response acknowledging receipt and appointment details is issued to the referring GP via Healthlink within one working day.
- An appointment will be arranged directly with the patient within one working day of referral receipt.
Opening hours
The Surgical Assessment Unit in Tralee is open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
What to expect during your visit and assessment overviews
Upon arrival, you will be registered by a member of our administration team.
You will then be assessed by a member of our nursing team who will record your vital signs and carry out an initial clinical assessment.
Following this assessment, a Non-Consultant Hospital Doctor (NCHD) will review your symptoms in conjunction with your consultant who will decide on the most appropriate investigations and treatment plan. Once any required scans are completed, your consultant will review your results, discuss the findings with you and determine whether you can be discharged or if you require admission.
Where clinically appropriate, diagnostic tests will be arranged on the same day.
A General Surgical Assessment may include:
- Consultant review
- CT Abdomen & Pelvis
- Full Blood Count (FBC)
- Urea & Electrolytes (U&E)
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
- Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
Fees
- Minimum payable: €150 (Consultant Fee)
- Maximum payable: €550 (excluding MRI scans and any additional CT imaging)
Inclusion Criteria
- Over 16 years
- ASA 1–2
- INEWS ≤ 3 (maximum)
- Abdominal pain - score <5/10
- Diverticulitis
- Cholecystitis
- Gastritis
- Pancreatitis
- Jaundice
- Constipation
- Abscess i.e pilonidal (excluding joints/ limbs/head & neck)
Exclusion Criteria
- Acute appendicitis
(Refer via Acute Admissions - contact Bed Manager)
- Under 16 years
- Patients requiring ‘Blue Light’ ambulance
(GI Bleed / Trauma)
- Haemodynamically unstable
- Bleeding oesophageal varices
A Urology Assessment may include:
- Consultant review
- Ultrasound Abdomen & Pelvis
- Full Blood Count (FBC)
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
- Urea & Electrolytes (U&E)
- Midstream Urine Sample (MSU)
- Post-Void Residual Urine Assessment (PVRU)
Fees
- Minimum payable: €150 (Consultant Fee)
- Maximum payable: €450 (excluding CT and MRI imaging)
Exclusion Criteria
- Acute retention
(Refer via Acute Admissions - contact Bed Manager)
- Under 16 years
- Needs nephrostomy tube insertion/change
- Patients requiring ‘Blue Light’ ambulance
- Haemodynamically unstable
- Testicular torsion
Insurance & Payment Information
We recommend that all patients check their level of cover with their health insurance provider before attending the Surgical Assessment Unit.
Diagnostic tests and imaging may be covered partially or fully depending on your policy. Any costs not covered by your insurer will be payable by the patient.
If you do not have private health insurance, fees will be payable directly on the day of attendance.
Contact Us
Surgical Assessment Unit | Tralee