Patient Satisfaction with Private Genetic Counselling for Familial Cancer in Western Australia: A Prospective Audit.

Background: The rapid increase in demand for cancer genetic testing in Australia led to the establishment of private Familial Cancer Clinics (FCCs) as alternatives to public sector FCCs. Australian studies conducted in the public sector have shown high patient satisfaction with genetic counselling. No study has investigated patient satisfaction with genetic counselling in the private sector in Australia.

Sexuality and quality of life in women with a prior diagnosis of breast cancer after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy.

Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with a history of breast cancer following risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO). A secondary objective was to examine the effect of a prior diagnosis of breast cancer, and other factors, on sexuality and quality of life (QoL) outcomes.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study of 119 women who underwent RRSO between 2009 and 2014.

Discussing Sexuality With Women Considering Risk-Reducing Salpingo-oophorectomy: An International Survey of Current Practice in Gynecologic Oncology.

Objective: To determine how frequently gynecologic oncologists discuss sexuality with women considering risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy. Secondary objectives were to assess the availability of resources, and the barriers to discussing sexuality.

Methods: Members of the Australian Society of Gynaecologic Oncologists, International Gynecologic Cancer Society, and Society of Gynecologic Oncology were invited to complete an online survey.

The effects of pre-operative menopausal status and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on sexuality and quality of life after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy.

Objectives: Investigate the effects of pre-operative menopausal status and HRT use on sexual outcomes following risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO).

Study Design: Cross-sectional study of 119 women who underwent RRSO between 2009 and 2014.

Main Outcome Measures: Data was collected via a questionnaire and serum test for testosterone and free androgen index (FAI).

Prevalence of sexual dysfunction after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO) and to assess factors which may influence sexual wellbeing following this procedure.

Methods: This work is a cross-sectional study of women who underwent RRSO at a tertiary gynecologic oncology unit between January 2009 and October 2014. Data collection involved a comprehensive questionnaire including validated measures of sexual function, sexual distress, relationship satisfaction, body image, impact of event, menopause specific quality of life, and general quality of life.

The introduction and the validation of a surgical encounter template to facilitate surgical coaching of gynaecologists at a metropolitan tertiary obstetrics and gynaecology hospital.

Introduction: At a metropolitan tertiary obstetrics and gynaecology hospital some gynaecologists identified a need for surgical coaching. Full-time specialists in a teaching hospital are expected to teach surgery whilst having limited access to improving their own surgical skills. Over time, this resulted in some degree of technical deskilling.

Evolution of the complications of laparoscopic hysterectomy after a decade: a follow up of the Monash experience.

A retrospective review of medical records was performed to assess the incidence and types of significant complications encountered during laparoscopic hysterectomy which would affect the use of a laparoscopic approach versus other routes of hysterectomy. A total of 526 consecutive patients' medical data between January 1994 and August 2007 were reviewed. Two hundred and thirty-two laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomies and 294 total laparoscopic hysterectomies were performed at Monash Medical Centre, a Melbourne tertiary public hospital, and three Melbourne private hospitals, by or under the supervision of three surgeons.