Women's Cancer Centre of New Zealand
& Appearance Gynaecology
The Women's Cancer Centre of New Zealand provides expert advice and treatment for all types of premalignant and malignant gynaecological cancers for women. These cancers include areas of the: ovary, uterus, endometrium, cervix, vulva, vagina, fallopian tube.
The team at the Women's Cancer Centre is made up of a group of doctors who specialise in gynaecological oncology. Their approach is one of competence, care and expertise with respect to the patient's needs.
Services offered include:
- Colposcopic and clinical assessment of premalignant lesions
- Surgical treatment & staging of gynaecological cancers
- Screening procedures
- Follow up care and ongoing management of malignant cancers
- Long term follow-up care & management of patients with "at risk" lesions
- Multi disciplinary meetings
- Review of previous opinion & management
What is a gynaecological oncologist?
Oncology is a branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of cancer. Gynaecological oncology is a sub-specialty of gynaecology dealing with cases of female reproductive tract cancers.
After completion of general obstetrics and gynaecology specialist training, the doctor then completes an additional three years of further formal training specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of women with gynaecological cancer. This training includes advanced surgery of the female genital tract, bowel and urinary tract as well as training in chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The doctor is then required to sit and pass an examination set by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to obtain a Certificate in Gynaecological Oncology (CGO). Recertification every three years is mandatory to continue to practice as a certified gynaecological oncologist.
Oncology is a branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of cancer. Gynaecological oncology is a sub-specialty of gynaecology dealing with cases of female reproductive tract cancers.
After completion of general obstetrics and gynaecology specialist training, the doctor then completes an additional three years of further formal training specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of women with gynaecological cancer. This training includes advanced surgery of the female genital tract, bowel and urinary tract as well as training in chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The doctor is then required to sit and pass an examination set by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to obtain a Certificate in Gynaecological Oncology (CGO). Recertification every three years is mandatory to continue to practice as a certified gynaecological oncologist.
Appearance or reconstructive surgery is also provided. This includes surgery for:
- Aesthetic Vaginal Procedures
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Incontinence