Dr G D Reid
MB.BS MRCOG FRACOG
Dr Reid undertook specialist training at the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne. After three years postgraduate training in the UK, he returned to rural practice in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
Since 1989, he has developed an interest in Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery. His practice became increasingly directed towards Endoscopic Surgery, and in February 1997, he accepted an appointment as Director of Gynaecological Endoscopy, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW and Lecturer in Gynaecology at the University of NSW.
He also commenced Private Gynaecological Practice in Sydney with rooms at Sydney SouthWest Private Hospital, Liverpool NSW and at Highlands Medical Practice in Bowral, Southern Highlands NSW.
His current teaching commitments involve the training of both undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors in specialist training. He supervises one of the few Clinical Fellows in Pelvic Surgery appointments in Australia and runs regular endoscopic training courses for established specialist Gynaecologists.
Current research interests:
Uterine Thermoablation techniques
Various methods of destroying the lining of the uterus have been described. Some new techniques involve the use of heat to cause endometrial destruction and thereby create a reduction in menstrual blood-flow. A study comparing various methods of endometrial ablation with heat is in progress.
The use of microlaparoscopic instrumentation
This involves the use of 2mm laparoscopes and ancillary instrumentation for operative laparoscopy. Current projects are designed to assess the improved safety of this instrumentation as well as its influence upon postoperative pain and recovery.
The surgical management of endometriosis
Great progress has been made over the last ten years in the management of endometriosis by surgical removal, and this surgery can be performed laparoscopically with great precision. Compared with approaches involving drug treatment, longer lasting pain relief and improvements in fertility rates are being reported. Prospective assessment of the results of these interventions is being studied.
Adolescent endometriosis
This is a much under-rated problem, but the true incidence of adolescent endometriosis has not been clearly defined. A major project is planned for 1999, to investigate key symptoms and signs that correlate with the presence of endometriosis in young women.
Operative Photodocumentation
A survey has recently been undertaken to assess the value of photographs taken at operation, for both referring doctors and patients. The use of these images to aid in an understanding of disease processes has been assessed. Publication of this data is pending, but preliminary results are available at this site.
Further interests:
Dr Reid has recently established the Endometriosis Association (NSW), to provide support services to women with this disease. Women who have experienced this disease, and wish to provide information and support to other sufferers will run the support service.
This service will provide access to a broad range of health care providers, bringing together both conventional and alternative therapists - with a common aim.
The development of the Endometriosis Association (NSW) will hopefully provide the stimulus for the development of a National Association.
Private Consulting Suite
Sydney SouthWest Private Hospital
40 Bigge Street
Liverpool NSW 2170
Phone: (02) 9821 0333
Fax: (02) 9601 7556
Southern Highlands
Suite 7 / 70 Bowral Street
Bowral NSW 2576
Phone: 1300 367 874
Liverpool Hospital
PO Box 103
Liverpool NSW 2170
Phone: (02) 9828 5679
Fax: (02) 9828 5672
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