Urodynamic Webblog

Launching our NEW location at BLACKTOWN, Clinical School, University of Western Sydney

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:33:00 GMT

It is with great pleasure that the Sydney Urodynamic Centres announce the establishment of a Pelvic Floor Unit in the University of Western Sydney, Clinical School at Blacktown.

This unit will be an additional diagnostic facility to the already functioning Sydney Urodynamic Centre facilities located in strategic areas of the Sydney Metropolitan area.

The unit will be our first dedicated teaching facility for the diagnosis of female pelvic floor dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms.

The unit is a partnership with the University of Western Sydney Clinical School and its aim is to provide a centres of excellence to serve the women of Western Sydney.

As the unit is in partnership with the clinical school it will teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students in pelvic floor disorders.

Associate Professor Clara Shek, an internationally recoginised urogynaecologist, will facilitate this service.

Bookings will be made through our Head Office at Bankstown (Telephone +61 2 9790 6969), appointments will be available from late April, 2012.

Introducing Our Associates

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:17:00 GMT

INTRODUCING OUR ASSOCIATES

Our three Associates of Sydney Urodynamic Centres have all undertaken extensive training in urodynamic investigations and all aspects of urogynaecology.

Dr Surya KRISHNAN

Graduating from medicine at the University of New South Wales Dr Surya Krishnan commenced working with Sydney Urodynamic Centres and also private Obstetrics and Gynaecology practice at Newtown in 2007. Dr Krishnan sub-specialises in advanced gynaecological endoscopic surgery for all benign gynaecology, including fertility surgery as well as reconstructive pelvic surgery for prolapse and incontinence having completed training in both Australia and the United States of America.

Dr Krishnan is also fluent in Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia.

Dr Vivian Yang

Graduating from medicine at the University of Sydney Dr Vivian Yang commenced working with Sydney Urodynamic Centres in 2010 and commenced in private Gynaecology practice at Eastwood in 2011. Dr Yang sub-specialises in advanced Pelvic Floor Reconstructive surgery, incontinence and prolapse and also manages all aspects of gynaecology.

Dr Yang is also fluent in Korean.

Clinical Associate Professor Clara SHEK

Dr Clara Shek is a clinical associate professor with the University of Western Sydney. She graduated from the University of Hong Kong and has obtained a PhD in Medicine with the University of Sydney in 2010. She sub specialises in Urogynaecology and has a special interest in pelvic floor ultrasound imaging and commenced working with Sydney Urodynamic Centres in 2011.

Sydney Urodynamic Centres - Penrith

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:05:00 GMT

We are pleased to advise that with our committment to excellence we recently relocated our Penrith faciltiy.

This facility has been purpose designed to ensure a high level of professional standards for all our patients.

Our new address is Suite 3, 282 High Street, Penrith (just next door to the historic Anglican church - St Stephen's).

The building is a secure building and access to our office is through 'buzzer' acess.

All enquiries and appointments for this facility should be made to our Head Office - phone - 02 9790 6969.

University of Western Sydney School of Medicine - Prize award

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:55:00 GMT

Sydney Urodynamic Centres continues to support education and training to health professionals.

2011 saw the first graduates from the University of Western Sydney School of Medicine, Sydney Urodynamic Centres donated a prize for outstanding performance in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Professor Andrew Korda presents the prize to the recipient - Sanjana Kanan

New Location at Chatswood

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:13:00 GMT

We are pleased to advise that our new location at Suite 25, Chatswood Village, 47 Neridah Street, Chatswood has been designed for easier access and treatment. Easiest access to this location is via Oscar Street. Please visit our Locations site for specific directions.

Information Guides for Urinary Incontinance are available in Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:45:00 GMT

Some of our Information guides are available in Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia to assist women who speak English as a second language with understanding of their condition.

Click Here

How to Treat Urinary Incontinence in Women

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:57:00 GMT

Professor Andew Korda, University of Western Sydney, senior gynaecologist & urogynaecologist, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.

Urinary incontinence often remains undiagnosed and is often under-treated by doctors despite its considerable impact on affected individuals.

Only 30% of women who have symptoms of urinary incontinence ever seek care for their incontinence symptoms. This leaves incontinent women with unresolved morbidity and significantly impaired quality of life.

Over the last two decades it has been determined that urinary incontinence is the end result of many different pathological processes. Better outcomes are noted when an accurate diagnosis has been made and appropriate management has subsequently been implemented. Most patients with urinary incontinence can be managed by GPs, with specialised treatment required in a minority of cases.

Click Here

Managing urinary incontinence in primary care

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:20:00 GMT

Expert reviewers

Associate Professor Christopher Benness, Head of Urogynaecology Unit, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney

Urinary incontinence is common but underreported. This issue of NPS News discusses how health professionals can identify and manage incontinence in primary care, and examines the evidence for physical, behavioural and anticholinergic therapies.

Click here to view full article

To mesh or not to mesh

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:49:00 GMT

Hans P. DIETZ
Nepean Clinical School, University of Sydney, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia

We are in the midst of an increasingly acrimonious discussion regarding the use of mesh in pelvic reconstructive surgery.
Modern mesh kits, aggressively marketed by biotech companies, have become widespread. At times, they are used inappropriately, and significant complications such as pain syndromes and erosion are not uncommon. While conventional alternatives such as sacrospinous colpopexy and Burch colposuspension are not without their problems either, the discussion surrounding mesh use has a character never encountered before in urogynaecology. Many colleagues feel that the resolution of this conflict may be found in large randomised controlled trials such as the PROSPECT trial currently being planned in the UK. I feel that such a trial may well do more harm than good, unless certain precautions are taken. In this opinion piece I’ll try and explain why.

Click here to view the full article.