Ganglion Removal in Rossett
Treatment for a ganglion cyst — a fluid-filled lump on the wrist, hand or a finger — led by Mr Preetham Kodumuri, Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon. Many are harmless and can simply be watched; where treatment is warranted, the options range from needle aspiration to day-case surgical removal, with no NHS waiting list.
A ganglion is a soft, fluid-filled lump that grows from a joint or tendon sheath, most often on the back or front of the wrist or on a finger. It can change size, ache or get in the way.
Management of a suspected ganglion starts with a proper examination — sometimes with an ultrasound to confirm what the lump is. Many ganglia need nothing more than reassurance, as a good number settle on their own. Where a ganglion is bothersome it can sometimes be drained with a needle in clinic, though ganglia treated this way can come back. The definitive option, where it is the right choice, is surgical excision — removing the cyst together with its root — carried out as a day-case. Care is led by Mr Preetham Kodumuri, Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon, and you can book directly with no GP referral and no NHS waiting list.
Your clinician will confirm the most suitable method at your appointment.
Jot down where the lump is, how long it's been there, whether it changes size and if it aches or limits your wrist or finger — this helps Mr Kodumuri judge whether to watch it, drain it or remove it.
Tell us if you take blood-thinners or have any clotting problems, as this matters if a needle drain or a day-case removal is on the cards.
If excision is the agreed step, arrange for someone to drive you home afterwards and keep the hand rested and the wound clean and dry for the first few days.
Why have your ganglion treated here
Mr Kodumuri examines the lump and the nearby joint or tendon to confirm it is a ganglion rather than another kind of swelling, arranging an ultrasound where it helps make the diagnosis clear.
Because care is stepwise, we talk through whether the sensible course is to leave the ganglion alone and watch it, drain it with a needle, or remove it — and what each involves, including the chance a drained ganglion returns.
If a needle aspiration suits, it can often be done there and then. If removal is the agreed option, it is booked as a short day-case so you go home the same day.
You'll leave with clear advice on caring for the hand and, after surgery, on the small wound and stitch care, along with any follow-up that is needed.
What's behind the lump
A ganglion is a fluid-filled cyst that grows from a joint or tendon sheath. Understanding why it forms helps you decide what treatment option to choose: Watchful wait, aspiration or surgically excision.
Learn about ganglion cysts →
Know the cost before you book.
Every price is fixed and published upfront. A £50 deposit secures your appointment and comes off the total.
Book now→Do I need a GP referral? +
No — you can book an assessment for a ganglion directly with us, with or without a letter from your doctor, and there's no NHS waiting list.
How much does treatment cost? +
The initial consultation with examination is £200, an ultrasound scan where it's needed is £150, and a follow-up is £110. If surgical removal is the agreed step, that's £1,900 as a day-case. Whether a needle drain is suitable, and its cost, is discussed at your consultation.
Do I have to have my ganglion removed? +
Often not. Many ganglia are harmless and a number settle on their own, so reassurance and keeping an eye on the lump is a perfectly reasonable plan. Draining or removal is only considered where the ganglion is troublesome or you'd prefer to deal with it.
Can it come back after treatment? +
A ganglion drained with a needle can refill and return over time, which is why we're upfront about it. Surgical removal, where the cyst is taken out with its root, is the more definitive option, though no procedure can promise a lump will never return.
What happens after the operation? +
Removal is a day-case, so you go home the same day. You'll have advice on caring for the small wound and on gentle movement, with any follow-up arranged at the time.
Book ganglion removal.
From £1,900, published upfront — with no GP referral needed.