Anil Sharma is an experienced Gynaecologist with more than 22 years experience as a doctor and clinician. He is committed to achieving the best possible results for his patients whether these require surgery or not. His focus is on informed consent and patient involvement in decision making after the many options that exist in modern medicine have been discussed. Most of Anil's training took place in busy teaching hospitals, both in the UK and NZ and he continues to keep his practice current, though not forgetting tried and tested medical therapies.
What is Gynaecology?
Gynaecology is the area of medicine that deals with health issues and conditions that are specific to women (except breast problems). 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 are designed to pick up the eggs, 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 watch.
Sometimes surgical procedures (keyhole surgery) can be performed at the same time. A laparoscopy is performed under a general anaesthetic (you are asleep).
Dr Sharma has a broad background of expertise in gynaecology and his special areas of interest are:
- Urinary incontinence, prolapse and pelvic floor repair
- Heavy periods and post menopausal bleeding
- Colposcopy
- Pelvic pain, endometriosis and polycystic ovaries
- Mirena
- Hysteroscopic surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery including sterilisation
- Hysterectomy.