Accuracy of ultrasound in estimating fetal weight in New Zealand.

Introduction: Ultrasound estimation of fetal weight is an important factor guiding antenatal management. We aimed to review the accuracy of ultrasound in predicting fetal weight and birthweight category and identify influencing factors.

Methods: We performed a retrospective study of term pregnant women who underwent ultrasound within 7 days of delivery at National Women's Health between January 2019 and January 2020.

Appendiceal neuroendocrine neoplasms in the era of laparoscopic appendicectomy.

Background: Incidental appendiceal neuroendocrine neoplasms are identified in 1% of surgical resections for suspected appendicitis. A proportion of these patients will require further surgery because of high risk features, which include mesoappendiceal involvement or an involved margin. While an open appendicectomy technique usually involves en bloc mesoappendiceal resection, the increasingly common laparoscopic method often skeletonizes the appendix, leaving the mesoappendix in situ.

Introduction of sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of faecal incontinence.

Introduction: Faecal incontinence (FI) is a condition that impairs quality of life and ability to function socially. Over the last 15 years a promising new therapy (sacral neuromodulation, SNM) has been introduced which has been associated with marked improvement in many incontinence symptoms.

Aims: To assess the early results of SNM in Auckland in terms of improved continence in those undergoing implantation of a permanent stimulator, and determine whether these results are comparable to overseas data.