Surgical Technique Options

A/Prof Cario was one of the pioneers of laparoscopic surgery in the early 1990s, performing the minimally-invasive surgical technique ever since. He developed many new operations in this field to address gynaecological conditions and operates nationally and internationally to spread the revolution away from old fashioned large-scar surgery. He is also the founding director of the Sydney Women’s Endosurgery Centre (SWEC) in 1996 that has become one of the most well regarded training institutes for gynaecologists all over the world in Laparoscopic and Robotic surgery. He helped publish his data to confirm its safety and advantages. In advanced keyhole surgery you need confidence and experience.

LAPAROSCOPIC AND ROBOTIC HYSTERECTOMY

This information sheet has been produced for women who want to find out about hysterectomy and in particular the use of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery for hysterectomy. Hysterectomy is one of the most common operations performed in…

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LAPAROSCOPIC INCONTINENCE SURGERY

This is the leakage of urine during times of exertion. It usually causes the symptoms of stress, cough or sneeze induced leakage. There is a lifetime risk of 25-50% of women complaining of urinary stress incontinence. When this results in a significant effect…

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LAPAROSCOPIC PELVIC FLOOR RECONSTRUCTION

The female pelvic floor is composed of voluntary muscles, fascia and ligaments. These structures have a supportive component and a functional component. They support the bladder, vagina and uterus and the rectosigmoid and are involved in…

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