Surgical bliss offers fertility treatments at one of the most cutting edge clinics in the world. Specialising in a range of infertility treatments, the clinic has a reputation as one of South Africa's foremost high-tech private hospitals due to its commitment in developing industry leading facilities, attracting top specialists and providing outstanding patient care.
The clinic has been offering advanced fertility treatment since 1983 and since its inception the unit has pioneered various procedures across the country and continent, achieving important milestones in treatment options concerning IVF in South Africa.
Here are just some of the ground-breaking milestones achieved thus far:
- The first in vitro conception and birth in South Africa and Africa [29 April 1984].
- The world-wide introduction to the Tygerberg Strict Criteria for the evaluation of sperm morphology [1986].
- The first frozen embryo conception and birth in South Africa [29 January 1989].
- The first conception and birth after a true intracytoplasmic sperm injection [ICSI] procedure in South Africa [12 Oct 1995].
- The introduction of a computerised system that is able to evaluate sperm morphology according to the Tygerberg Strict Criteria.
- An internationally recognised academic institution.
PROCEDURES
The unit prides itself on being a progressive, research-orientated Fertility Clinic, offering patients the most advanced technology and expertise in the treatment of human infertility. Treatments include the following:
In Vitro Fertilisation [IVF].
This is known as the classic test tube fertilization, where the ovum from the mother and the sperm from the father are brought together outside the body and fertilised in a test tube. They are incubated for a few days and then placed in the uterine cavity of the mother.
Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection [ICSI].
The technology used in this fertility treatment is ideal for the infertile male who has an extremely low or no sperm count. The process involves the removal of a single viable sperm from the male; this is then injected directly in the female's ovum with microscopic equipment. This brings about forced fertilisation. The embryo will then be handled as per the normal IVF procedure.
Artificial Insemination.
If a male was found to be sub fertile, then this would be the treatment method of choice. The male provides a sample of sperm to be prepared for injection into the uterus.
Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer [GIFT]
This is a reliable method of treatment. A standard laparoscopy is done and ova are harvested laparoscopically and are then transferred into the Fallopian tube together with a prepared sperm specimen.
Reversal of Male and Female Sterilisation
Our Fertility Clinic offers procedures for patients that wish to have a vasectomy or salpingectomy reversed by microsurgical techniques.
Advanced surgical endoscopic technology.
Both laproscopic and hysteroscopic treatments are available for reproductive medicine.
All aspects of andrology and semenology.
Routine semen analysis is available to determine any male infertility.
A cryo preservation programme.
These treatment options involve the freezing of embryos and sperm. We also offer an egg donation program.
THE MEDICAL TEAM
Our highly specialised medical team works closely with leading South African IVF scientists, all situated at our surgery in Cape Town.
Surgical Bliss has a dedicated fertility consultant who acts as a facilitator for patients seeking a fertility treatment. With a number of successful IVF baby deliveries under her belt, she has worked closely with doctors at the clinic as well as many patients, both male and female. When you join Surgical Bliss, you will receive her support through your entire treatment procedure and experience. Support and advice is essential during this challenging and sometimes difficult time, which is why our leading surgical facilitators in South Africa will go out of their way to make sure that your fertility treatments (IVF) are professionally handled. |
