Day 3 | Session 9 | Plenary |
Rough seas: Optimising the care of people with extra weight
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Practical considerations for gynaecologic surgery in patients with excess weight
Gynaecological surgery in women with excess weight is more frequent than ever before, which is associated with an increase in surgical complexity and risk of complications. A practical approach to gynaecological surgery in women with weight is presented.
Dr Tom De Greve
Gynaecological Oncology Consultant
Te Toka Tumai, Auckland
Dr Tom De Greve was born in Rome (Italy) grew up in East Africa. He obtained his medical degree from the Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands, and graduated as specialist obstetrician gynaecologist from the Ghent University, Belgium.
He trained as gynaecological oncologist in Pretoria (South Africa), at the QCGC Brisbane. In addition, Tom has received 13 months of general surgical and colorectal subspecialty training at the QE2 Hospital in Brisbane.
Currently Tom is working as a consultant gynaecological oncology at Te Toka Tumai in Auckland and is completing the CGO requirements. He is an active member of the New Zealand Gynaecological Cancer Group (NZGCG) where he has chaired the SLN in cervical cancer working group. He offers an international view on care.