I am a gynaecologist in private practice in Auckland. I am a New Zealander of Indian origin and graduated in India (basic medical qualification), trained in the UK (Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Laparoscopic Gynaecology) and New Zealand (FRANZCOG). I previously worked in public and private hospital practice for over ten years and sub-specialise in laparoscopic and robotic gynaecology.
I practice all aspects of gynaecology and my special interests include endometriosis, fibroids and ovarian cysts requiring complex laparoscopy. I am one of a very few gynaecologists who offer total laparoscopic hysterectomy in New Zealand. I also offer surgical management of prolapse.
I also offer SILS (single incision laparoscopic surgery) and the outcomes have been pleasing. This is an advanced minimal access surgical procedure in which the surgery is performed exclusively through a single entry point, typically the patient's navel.
I offer Robotic surgery as well.
I carry out surgical procedures at Ascot Integrated Hospital, Brightside Hospital and Gynaecology 161.
What is Gynaecology?
Gynaecology is the area of medicine that deals with health issues and conditions that are specific to women. This generally includes the female reproductive organs and genitalia. The reproductive organs consist of the ovaries that release an egg every month, the fallopian tubes that lead from the ovaries, the uterus (womb), which is where a baby will grow if the egg is fertilised during sexual intercourse, the cervix (opening of the uterus) and the vagina.
Laparoscopy
Many gynaecological investigations are performed by laparoscopy. This is a procedure to view the inside of the abdomen (stomach) through a specially lit type of mini telescope (laparoscope) that is inserted through a small cut in the abdomen. The laparoscope also contains a small camera that sends pictures to a screen that the doctor can see.
Sometimes surgical procedures (keyhole surgery) can be performed at the same time. A laparoscopy is performed under a general anaesthetic (you are asleep).
