GYN Connect 2024 Recently, I received an invitation to participate in the inaugural GYN Connect Australia 2024 in Melbourne, serving on its Scientific Committee. GYN Connect is a full-day gathering convening gynaecological surgeons and leaders in robotic surgery across Australia and New Zealand. This event serves...
Many women think of OB/GYN as a single specialist they can visit for their health and pregnancy needs. While they are both highly specialised doctors treating women’s reproductive health needs, obstetricians and gynaecologists are separate practitioners and have different roles in the medical field.Obstetrics is...
What is Endometrial Ablation? Endometrial ablation is one of several non-hormonal treatment options of heavy periods. It is a non-invasive surgical procedure involving the delivery of high-dose radio, thermal, or microwave energy inside the uterus to destroy (ablate) the internal lining (endometrium) of the uterus. A...
What is a Hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is a surgical operation to remove the uterus (womb). It may also involve the removal of the cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Hysterectomy Types There are different types of hysterectomies:Total hysterectomy: removal of the uterus and cervix Subtotal hysterectomy: removal of the uterus Hysterectomy with salpingectomy: removal of...
Opportunistic Bilateral Salpingectomy: Does It Reduce The Risk of Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian cancer is a lethal disease that affects thousands of women worldwide. It is often difficult to detect in its early stages, leading to high mortality rates. However, recent advancements in research into the origins...
What is Endometrial Hyperplasia? Endometrial Hyperplasia is a condition where the endometrium (the internal lining of the uterus) has overgrown and becomes thicker than normal. This can result in abnormal bleeding including heavy periods or bleeding after menopause. Some types of this hyperplasia are associated...
Bleeding after menopause, known as postmenopausal bleeding (PMB), is always abnormal. It can vary from light spotting to a heavier flow.It might be frightening to see blood again after you have grown accustomed to not having your period. It is best to contact your local...
What is Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation or Bilateral salpingectomy? The fallopian tubes are part of the female reproductive tract. They are paired structures through which an egg (ovum) travels from ovary to uterus. Fertilisation of an egg by sperm usually occurs within the tube before implantation in...
An increasing number of women with the Essure contraceptive device are requesting its removal. In this blog, we will cover what the Essure device is, why women are seeking its removal, and how we can remove it safely. Dr Kent Kuswanto is a specialist gynaecologist...
On a rare week off in between lockdowns, I found myself in an antique shop where I stumbled across a copy of Woman’s Day magazine from 1979 containing a special section on ‘Choosing a Gynaecologist’. Reading through the article, I realised that while technology and...