The Promotion of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery by Hospitals: Are Our Patients Being Misled?. Medscape. Oct 12, 2012. Hello. I’m Andrew Kaunitz, Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Today I’d like to discuss the promotion of robotic gynecologic surgery by…
Please note that the current figures to the end of 2012 should be interpreted with caution. In particular it is possible that the reoperation rates reflects a lower number than reality as some patients may have had repeat surgery of which A/Prof Cooper is not aware. Some patients may have had more than one procedure. A…
Our new paper just published on this topic. Management of deeply infiltrating endometriosis involving the rectum. CE Koh, K Juszczyk, MJ Cooper, and MJ Solomon Dis Colon Rectum, September 1, 2012; 55(9): 925-31. BACKGROUND: Rectal endometriosis can cause debilitating symptoms. Rectal resection in this setting has been shown to improve symptoms; however, there remain…
Synarel and Zoladex are similar agents both acting at the level of the brain to suppress ovarian function and thus elicit a menopausal type status. The resulting low oestrogenic state does have some temporary benefits in relation to the suppression of endometriosis. The problem however is that for many people the menopausal type symptoms are…
I attended a meeting as the Head of Department at one of the major public teaching hospitals in the state this week. The level of frustration with the system is intense. I do not believe it is the fault of the people who are all working towards a common goal. The problem seems to lie…