Urology centre returns to Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline

The DTC is currently based at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, but has now relocated to new, purpose-built facilities at the Queen Margaret as part of a planned move.

Part of the Queen Margaret Development Project, the facilities will see the number of treatment rooms increased from one to two, alongside five consulting rooms, a larger reception area and a four-bed recovery area.

The service focuses on outpatient and day case work and provides a range of clinics, reviews and urological tests, and treats more than 1000 patients each month.

Steve Leung, consultant urological surgeon, said, “This is truly a ‘one-stop clinic’, which streamlines the diagnostic process and is highly efficient.

“We are able to inform patients of their diagnosis on the same day, which avoids repeated appointments for separate diagnostic tests.

“In addition, the new unit will have specific areas to deliver bladder treatments for a wide range of urological diseases, with specialist nurse-led clinics in both cancer and non-cancer areas of urology practice.” NHS Fife director of acute services Heather Knox added, “The new urology unit marks another important step in the development of a diagnostic and treatment Centre at Queen Margaret Hospital.

“Earlier this summer new endoscopy and clinical intervention facilities were opened at Queen Margaret, and the final phase of work on new day surgery facilities is currently under way.

“These improved facilities will enhance services and improve the experience of patients across Fife.” The new unit will be adjacent to other Fife-wide diagnostic and treatment facilities, including endoscopy, clinical intervention and day surgery.

Inpatient and emergency urology services will continue to be delivered at the Victoria Hospital.

NHS Fife is looking for two people to join its board as non-executive members.

For further details and an application pack, log on to www.appointedforscotland.org.