Operating table modified
First, I’d like to thank all of you who provided feedback to previous articles. I like to see this blog as a gynaecological coffee house where people like you and...
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Comments 1 ; Posted 12 years ago
Who is the best to do a prophylactic, risk-reducing surgery for BRCA – General gynaecologist or gynaecological oncologist?
I received an email from one of my patients last week. She knows about her BRCA mutation for a year and saw me 8 months ago to discuss her options.
Tagged Prophylactic, BRCA, Gynaecologist, Oncologist; Comments 3 ; Posted 12 years ago by Andreas Obermair
Should a Cystoscopy be always performed after laparoscopic hysterectomy?
Evidence is emerging that laparoscopic hysterectomy is the treatment of choice if a vaginal hysterectomy is not feasible. Injuries of the ureters or the bladder are uncommon after Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.
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Tagged Cystoscopy, Hysterectomy; Comments 3 ; Posted 12 years ago
No more wound dressing
Until recently my practice received a significant number of phone calls from patients enquiring when the wound dressing could or would have to come off, what if they peeled off...
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Posted 12 years ago
New iPhone App
The app will be free and based on research carried out at QCGC in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic.
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Tagged Uterine Cancer, Relapse, Risk, Research; Posted 13 years ago
Battle Against Ovarian Cancer
Queensland Reds vs. Firebirds Queensland - a beach volleyball competition. The Queensland Reds and the Firebirds met to play beach volleyball on 29 January 2012.
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Tagged Battle against ovarian cancer, Charity, Research; Posted 13 years ago
New Ovarian Cancer Drug now available - Avastin
Avastin (Bevacizumab) is a monoclonal antibody that targets VEGF, a protein that plays a key role in the development of new blood vessels.
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Tagged Avastin, Drug; Posted 14 years ago