Recently, I had the privilege of being invited to visit MicroPort’s headquarters and laboratory training centre in Shanghai, China, together with a group of expert robotic gynaecologists from Melbourne and Sydney. MicroPort is the parent company of MedBot, a Chinese surgical robotics company that develops...
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that can vary widely in size and symptoms. Many women don’t experience noticeable issues and only discover fibroids during routine exams. Understanding when treatment is needed, and whether a myomectomy or hysterectomy is more suitable, can help guide your decision. Key...
8 Myths About Robotic Surgery: Why a Second Opinion Could Save You from Open Surgery If you’ve been recommended open surgery for a non-cancerous gynaecological condition, such as fibroids or adenomyosis, it’s natural to feel concerned. Open surgery typically involves larger incisions and longer recovery times, but what...
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in the muscle layer of the uterus. Also known as leiomyomas or myomas, these growths are common, affecting up to 70-80% of women at some point in their lives. Fibroids can vary significantly in size, ranging from tiny...
A salpingectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both fallopian tubes. It is often performed to treat serious gynecological conditions such as ectopic pregnancies or cancer. By removing the fallopian tubes, the procedure helps to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications.While salpingectomy can be...
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of a woman's uterus. It may be recommended for various conditions such as uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriosis, or cancer. In Australia, hysterectomies are relatively common, with thousands performed annually. Women with debilitating gynaecological issues and those...
"Chocolate cyst", also called Ovarian Endometrioma, is a type of benign ovarian cyst which forms when cells from the internal lining of the uterus (called endometrium) are found within the ovary, forming a dark old blood fluid-filled sac or cyst that appears like chocolate. It...