M Wynn‐Williams

BACKGROUND: In Aotearoa New Zealand, there are limited data on ethnicity-specific prevalence and management of endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain. In the international literature, there appears to be a wide variation in both diagnosis…

We write with substantive concerns regarding the assumptions made in the recent editorial ‘Worth waiting for?’ published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology1 – assumptions the publication states should be…

A reliable non-invasive biomarker for endometriosis is highly likely in the coming years. In the lead-up to this, clinicians need to be aware of commercially available tests as they become accessible, be aware of the level of evidence to su…

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic reverse submucosal dissection (LRSD) is a standardised surgical technique for removal of rectosigmoid endometriosis which optimises the anatomical dissection plane for excision of endometriotic nodules. AIM: This c…

Persistent pelvic pain (PPP) is an important cause of psychological distress and productivity loss in women. In 2017, a multidisciplinary clinic was established to care for Queensland women with PPP. By analysing clinic and emergency depart…

Study objectiveTo demonstratefull-thickness excision of the affected muscularis along the submucosal plane.DesignStepwise demonstration of LRSD technique with narrated video footage.SettingLRSD takes advantage of the submucosal layer of the…