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Major Gynaecological Surgery at Oshun · Kingston, Jamaica

Major surgery.
Done right.

Major Gynaecological Surgery at Oshun is performed by Dr. Charles Rockhead — surgical procedures including open abdominal hysterectomy, complex fibroid removal, prolapse repair, and other indications. Each surgical plan is individualised at consultation with full imaging and workup.

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Four things that are true of every visit

Care by an OB/GYN

Every procedure at Oshun is reviewed and led by a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Dr. Rockhead is a physician first — the same one who treats women's health on the other side of his practice.

30 years caring for women

Three decades as a practicing OB/GYN at Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice. Every Major Gynaecological Surgery plan is reviewed by a physician who has cared for women through pregnancy, surgery, perimenopause, and post-natal recovery.

Written plan first

Every Major Gynaecological Surgery patient leaves consultation with a written plan: areas, technique, timing, recovery, cost. Returning patients refine the same plan rather than starting from scratch every visit.

Conservative, considered

Oshun's approach favours conservative, considered care over aggressive intervention. Decisions are made in conversation with you, options are presented in plain language, and consent is informed at every step.

The honest version

Why major gynaecological surgery sometimes disappoints.

Major surgery disappoints when patients weren't told what to expect from the recovery curve, when post-operative complications surface, or when the indication didn't warrant the size of operation.

Major open surgery is a different recovery than minimally-invasive — longer hospitalisation, more post-operative pain, slower return to function. Patients prepared for that reality cope much better than patients who expected a "quick recovery."

The other consideration is whether major surgery was truly the right size of intervention. Some cases get "upsized" because the surgeon's default is open. The consultation should genuinely test whether minimally-invasive could work.

At Oshun, we don't run that model. Major Gynaecological Surgery here is physician-led from consultation through follow-up, with a written plan in your hands and a follow-up visit on the calendar before you leave.

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A Major Gynaecological Surgery visit at Oshun follows a clear sequence — from consultation through the procedure itself through follow-up. Here is what happens, step by step.

i.

Consultation

Before any Major Gynaecological Surgery is scheduled, you meet Dr. Rockhead in person at 9 Devon Road. He reviews your medical history, examines you as appropriate, and explains the options — including the option not to proceed. You leave with a clear written plan and a quote.

ii.

Preparation

Stop blood thinners 7–10 days before; stop smoking 4+ weeks before; pre-op labs, imaging, ECG, medical clearance. Multidisciplinary planning for oncologic cases.

iii.

The major surgery procedure

Under general anaesthesia at a hospital, Dr. Rockhead performs the planned procedure through an abdominal incision (low transverse or vertical midline). The specific operative steps depend on the indication. The incision is closed in layers; an epidural may remain in place for post-operative analgesia.

iv.

Recovery & follow-up

In-hospital pain management (often including epidural), early mobilisation, DVT prophylaxis, bowel function monitoring. Wound care for abdominal incision; staples or sutures removed around 1–2 weeks. Wound check at 1–2 weeks; further follow-up tied to specific indication.

Dr. Charles Rockhead, board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Medical Director of Oshun Cosmetic Services in Kingston, Jamaica

Dr. Charles Rockhead, Medical Director — Oshun Cosmetic Services, Kingston.

Medical Leadership

Dr. Charles Rockhead.

Medical Director · Board-Certified OB/GYN · 30+ years of practice

Dr. Charles Rockhead is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with more than thirty years of practice in Kingston. He is the Medical Director of Oshun Cosmetic Services and the founding physician of Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice.

Every major gynaecological surgery at Oshun is planned and performed by Dr. Rockhead personally, with multidisciplinary input where indicated (oncologic, urologic, colorectal).

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Treatment Details

Every fact about your first visit, in plain language.

Most first-time patients arrive with the same set of unspoken questions. They are answered below in the order most people think them — from "how much will I need" to "what if I'm pregnant."

Last clinically reviewed: · Medical reviewer: Dr. Charles Rockhead, Medical Director, Oshun Cosmetic Services

Reference materials and a Major Gynaecological Surgery care plan in a leather portfolio at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Major Gynaecological Surgery 101

The procedure itself.

What it isMajor gynaecological surgery refers to procedures requiring open abdominal incision (laparotomy) or extensive operative time and recovery. It includes cases that minimally-invasive approaches cannot safely handle.
How long it's been aroundOpen abdominal gynaecological surgery has been the historical standard. Minimally-invasive has replaced it for most indications, leaving "major surgery" to denote cases that genuinely require open.
What we treat with itVery large fibroid uteri exceeding MIGS capacity, certain gynaecological cancers requiring extensive resection, complex prolapse repair, severe endometriosis with bowel or urinary involvement, dense adhesions from prior surgery or radiation.
Physician's gloved hands during a Major Gynaecological Surgery appointment at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Your appointment

The day of your visit.

How much you'll needSingle major surgery. Oncologic cases may involve staged interventions or adjuvant therapy.
Will it hurt?General anaesthesia, sometimes with epidural for post-operative analgesia.
How long the visit takes2–5 hours for surgery; hospital stay 2–5 nights.
Time off afterPlan for 4–8 weeks off work. Heavy lifting and intercourse restricted for 6–8 weeks.
A leather-bound planner tracking the Major Gynaecological Surgery recovery and follow-up schedule at Oshun in Kingston, Jamaica
Results & aftercare

Recovery and follow-up.

When you'll see resultsRecovery is staged: in-hospital first, then home recovery over 4–8 weeks.
The days before your visitStop blood thinners 7–10 days before; stop smoking 4+ weeks before; pre-op labs, imaging, ECG, medical clearance. Multidisciplinary planning for oncologic cases.
Right after your visitIn-hospital pain management (often including epidural), early mobilisation, DVT prophylaxis, bowel function monitoring. Wound care for abdominal incision; staples or sutures removed around 1–2 weeks.
Two-week follow-upWound check at 1–2 weeks; further follow-up tied to specific indication.
A Major Gynaecological Surgery treatment plan written by hand on a leather portfolio at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Logistics, cost & safety

Booking, pricing, and who shouldn't have Major Gynaecological Surgery.

Consultation policyEvery Major Gynaecological Surgery patient meets Dr. Rockhead in person at the 9 Devon Road clinic before any procedure is scheduled. (Virtual consultations are not currently offered.)
Where treatments happenMajor gynaecological surgery is performed at a hospital with full inpatient capability.
What it costsPriced based on procedure complexity, hospital stay, anaesthesia, and follow-up.
How to payCash, debit, credit card, or approved financing.
InsuranceTypically covered for documented indications.
Who should not have GYN Major SurgerySevere cardiopulmonary disease that doesn't tolerate major surgery, end-stage organ dysfunction, situations where non-surgical management is more appropriate.
Is Major Gynaecological Surgery right for you

Who gets the most out of Major Gynaecological Surgery at Oshun.

Major Gynaecological Surgery isn't a one-size category — the right approach depends on your specific situation. Below are common patient profiles we see. If one sounds like you, an in-person consultation at 9 Devon Road is the next step.

Very large fibroids

Fibroid uterus too large for MIGS

Uteri exceeding the safe size for laparoscopic morcellation may need open myomectomy or hysterectomy.

Gynaecological cancer

Surgical management of cancer

Many gynaecological cancers require extensive surgery including staging and lymph-node dissection.

Severe endometriosis

Endometriosis with bowel or urinary involvement

Severe endometriosis affecting bowel or urinary tract may require combined surgery.

Complex prolapse

Multi-compartment prolapse repair

Complex prolapse cases sometimes require abdominal sacrocolpopexy with paravaginal repair.

If this sounds right

The next step is a conversation, not a commitment.

Every Major Gynaecological Surgery patient at Oshun starts with a consultation. Twenty minutes, in-person at 9 Devon Road, with Dr. Rockhead. No procedure is scheduled, no quote is signed, no pressure either way. You leave with a plan and a price — or you leave with neither.

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Patient Stories

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The honest answers

Nine questions every nervous first-timer asks.

Open any of them. We've written each answer the way Dr. Rockhead would actually say it — not the way a brochure would.

Why is this called "major" surgery?
Open abdominal surgery with extended hospital stay and longer recovery is conventionally called major.
How long is the hospital stay?
2–5 nights typically.
How long is recovery?
4–8 weeks off work. Heavy lifting and intercourse restricted for 6–8 weeks.
Is open surgery still common?
Less common than it used to be. Open is now reserved for cases that genuinely warrant it.
Will I have a large scar?
Yes — an abdominal incision is part of open surgery. Low transverse incisions are usually preferred for cosmetic reasons.
Are there more risks than minimally-invasive?
Major open has somewhat higher risk of wound infection, blood clots, and hernia at the incision. The trade-off is access.
Will I need a blood transfusion?
Blood loss in major gynaecological surgery is sometimes significant. Pre-operative iron optimisation and intra-operative blood conservation minimise transfusion need.
Is major gynaecological surgery covered by insurance?
Yes — covered for documented indications, including hospital stay.
How do I book a major surgery consultation at Oshun?
WhatsApp (876) 676-6297.
Two paths from here

One conversation away.

Major gynaecological surgery is appropriate when minimally-invasive truly isn't — not as a default.

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No obligation · Every consultation is in-person with Dr. Rockhead.

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