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Dr Dean Conrad

Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Fertility, Pelvic Floor. Advanced Minimally Invasive Pelvic Surgery

19/03/2026

Meet baby Kai

Our newest little has arrived — and with him comes a powerful story about resilience, hope, and the journey many women face with endometriosis.

This story shares a glimpse into the connection between endometriosis, fertility challenges, and caesarean scar defects — and how, even through complex journeys, beautiful outcomes are possible.

Let’s raise awareness, support women navigating these conditions, and celebrate the strength behind every story.

15/03/2026

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Fertility concerns can feel overwhelming, especially when living with endometriosis. The key is early discussion, realistic expectations, and a personalised plan.

If you are navigating endometriosis and thinking about pregnancy, support and guidance can make a real difference.

11/03/2026

Meet baby Evie, who I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming into the world. She joins her big sister Poppie and her beautiful family, and it was so lovely to see them all again.

Evie arrived in a breech position, which means she was bottom or feet first rather than head first.

Did you know?
Around 3 to 4 percent of babies are breech at term. Many babies are breech earlier in pregnancy and turn on their own before birth. Some babies remain breech due to uterine shape, placenta position, fluid levels, or simply their own preference

In some cases, babies can be turned before birth with a procedure called external cephalic version (ECV)
Breech babies can sometimes be born vaginally in carefully selected situations, but planned caesarean birth is often recommended for safety. Every breech baby and every pregnancy is different, and the right plan is always an individual one.

So lovely to have a visit from baby Evie and her gorgeous family. Thank you for coming in to say hello and for the delicious cookies. Very much appreciated.

09/03/2026

Does run in families?

Yes.

I frequently see patients with endometriosis who have a strong family history.

Research shows:
• A fivefold increased risk if a sister is affected
• Around double the risk if a cousin is affected
• Evidence that fathers can pass on genetic susceptibility to their daughters

There is no single gene that causes endometriosis. However, increasing evidence suggests that it has a strong genetic component and often runs in families.

Often the story goes like this:

A mother had heavy, painful periods.
She may have had a hysterectomy years ago for “unknown reasons.”
She was told it was normal.

Now her daughter is told the same thing.

And the cycle continues.

Unfortunately, this contributes to delayed diagnosis. When severe period pain is normalised across generations, endometriosis can remain undiagnosed for years.

The reality is that both mother and daughter may have endometriosis.

I always ask about family history. If you have significant period pain, pelvic pain, or fertility challenges, talk to your relatives. You may find shared symptoms.

Pain is often normalised.
That does not mean it is normal.

07/03/2026

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience and contributions of women and gender-diverse individuals worldwide.

International Women’s Day 2026 calls us to action with a powerful message: Give to Gain.

The concept is simple, yet transformative.
When we invest in women, we do not lose resources. We multiply them.

Giving time, mentorship, funding, education, leadership opportunities and equitable healthcare access creates a ripple effect that strengthens families, workplaces, communities and entire economies. Supporting one woman rarely impacts just one life. It strengthens generations.

As an obstetrician and gynaecologist, I see this multiplier effect every day:

• When a young woman understands her health, she becomes her own advocate.
• When a mother is supported through pregnancy, her child’s long-term health improves.
• When women are heard in healthcare settings, outcomes improve for everyone.

Here in Australia, the theme Balance the Scales reinforces the same truth. Equality requires intentional action. It requires correcting imbalance in leadership, pay, safety, healthcare access and research representation.

In medicine, we know that women’s pain has historically been dismissed. Women’s health conditions underfunded. Clinical research male-dominated.

International Women’s Day reminds us that progress depends on collective action. When we give women opportunity, education, respect and resources, society gains resilience, innovation and strength.

Leo, James and I are grateful for the incredible women in our lives, today and every day.

Let’s keep pushing forward together.

Happy International Women’s Day!

03/03/2026

Congratulations to Dr Katie Christensen on becoming the first gynaecologist accredited on the Da Vinci Xi robotic platform at QEII Jubilee Hospital, marking the start of a dedicated robotic surgery pathway for public patients in Brisbane.

This is an important milestone. Robotic surgery has largely grown within the private sector, yet many of the patients who stand to benefit most from minimally invasive approaches, those with complex endometriosis, redo surgery, high BMI, and significant adhesions, are often treated in the public system.

Across Australia and New Zealand there are now more than 160 robotic surgical platforms in use. Of these, only around 31 sit within the public hospital system. Availability and theatre access therefore vary significantly between sites and districts.

Even within public hospitals that do have robotic platforms, access for gynaecology remains limited. As of 2024, only around 4% of public robotic procedures were performed for benign gynaecology, with the majority of operating time utilised by urology and general surgery. This highlights how early we still are in building equitable robotic access for women’s health.

Recently I had the privilege of proctoring Katie with the QEII team through three cases, including two complex procedures involving endometriosis and prior surgery. Katie is an AGES-trained gynaecologist and LAP-D faculty member. Her anatomical knowledge and dissection skills are evident, and she is exactly the kind of surgeon who will help robotics deliver meaningful value in the public setting.

Her progression followed structured proctoring pathways aligned with AIRS training guidance, including careful case observation, simulation-based preparation, and ongoing mentorship and support as she transitioned into independent robotic practice.

What stood out just as much as Katie’s exceptional skills was the dedicated team. Theatre staff, anaesthetics, nursing and coordination were outstanding. Docking times were down to three minutes, workflows were efficient, and the list was completed by 3:30 pm. These are metrics many established private programmes would be proud of.

Seeing a public programme launch with this level of preparation, teamwork and intent is a reminder of what is possible when access becomes the priority.

This is how robotic surgery should evolve. Not as a technology story, but as an access story. More public patients. More complex cases managed minimally invasively. More high-quality teams building sustainable programmes.

A brilliant start for QEII, and an exciting step forward for public robotic gynaecology in Australia.

01/03/2026

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.

A time dedicated to raising awareness of a complex and often debilitating disease that affects 1 in 7 Australian women, as well as many people who are transgender or gender diverse.

Endometriosis remains one of the leading causes of pelvic pain and infertility. Yet despite increasing awareness, misconceptions persist.

Those living with endometriosis are too often dismissed by health professionals, given incorrect or misleading advice, or offered excessive and sometimes unnecessary surgery that can worsen pain, create scarring and compromise future fertility.

It still takes, on average, seven years to receive a diagnosis. Seven years of pain. Seven years of uncertainty. Seven years of being told it is “normal”.

There is currently no cure. But we do have effective treatments that can reduce symptoms, improve quality of life and protect fertility when care is individualised and evidence-based.

Earlier recognition. Thoughtful management. Multidisciplinary care.

That is how we reduce suffering.

This March, let’s talk about endometriosis.
Let’s challenge the myths that still exist.
Let’s listen better.
Let’s diagnose earlier.
Let’s treat more thoughtfully.

Let’s end unnecessary suffering from .

22/02/2026

Ovarian Cancer: Understanding the Symptoms

Ovarian cancer is often described as a “silent disease”, but in reality the body usually does give warning signs. The challenge is that these symptoms can be subtle, vague, and easily mistaken for everyday digestive or hormonal changes.

What matters most is persistence. Symptoms that continue, worsen, or feel different from your normal should not be ignored.

19/02/2026

Today is International Urogynecology Awareness Day

Pelvic floor conditions are incredibly common, yet many women feel they have to live with symptoms in silence.

Urinary leakage, prolapse, difficulty with bowel emptying, pelvic discomfort, and changes after childbirth or menopause can have a major impact on quality of life. These issues are treatable, and support is available.

International Urogynecology Awareness Day shines a light on this important area of women’s health and the clinicians, physiotherapists, and researchers working to improve pelvic health, dignity, and wellbeing for women around the world.

Pelvic health matters at every stage of life. If something doesn’t feel right, you don’t have to put up with it and you’re not alone.

Today is about awareness, education, and helping women feel confident to seek care.

Let’s normalise talking about pelvic floor health.

17/02/2026

Trialling the new on Valentine’s Day with the DV5 team.

Robotic platforms have been one of the most transformative shifts in my surgical practice. The technology isn’t new, but it keeps evolving, and each iteration quietly changes what’s possible for patients.

Across Australia and NewZealand there are now more than 150 robotic surgical platforms in use, most centred around the daVinci ecosystem. The Xi remains the workhorse and has enabled a generation of surgeons to move away from open surgery and towards safer minimally invasive care. The DV5 builds on that legacy rather than replacing it.

Workflow, ergonomics and surgeon control continue to improve, with insufflation, imaging and video recording integrated at the console. Force feedback is another meaningful step, helping newer surgeons develop safe tissue handling more quickly.
But the real shift sits under the hood.
The DV5 processor is around 10,000 times more powerful than previous systems. To put that into perspective, there are more than 10,000 Xi platforms currently in use worldwide, meaning a single DV5 has the computational capacity to process more data than the entire global Xi fleet combined. That opens the door to continuous analytics, performance feedback and AI-supported safety features.

What this computing power enables over time is where things get exciting. It creates the foundation for future capabilities such as real-time anatomical recognition of ureters and vessels, intelligent force limits to reduce inadvertent tissue injury, and intraoperative decision support in complex cases. Not replacing judgement, but supporting it.

Importantly, capability is built into the platform. While fully remote surgery still raises ethical concerns around connectivity and governance, teleproctoring and real-time support during complex situations is a practical and immediate application. This has particular relevance in rural and regional settings, where access to emergency subspecialty input at the time of a complication may significantly influence patient safety.

The Australian Institute of Robotic Surgery (AIRS) is working to embed teleproctoring as a core component of national credentialling frameworks, extending support well beyond the traditional three to five in-person proctored cases. This provides surgeons with ongoing mentorship and guidance as they transition to independent practice, improving confidence, consistency and patient safety.

Congratulations to Device Technologies and Intuitive for continuing to bring these advances into Australian theatres.

I look forward to ongoing conversations with Ramsay Health Care about expanding patient access to the latest robotic platforms and the training ecosystems that sit around them.
Exciting times ahead for robotic surgery in Australia, and more importantly, for the patients we serve

16/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year!

As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we celebrate a symbol of strength, vitality, perseverance and forward momentum. These are qualities that resonate deeply in health, medicine and everyday life.

In Chinese culture, the Horse represents energy, resilience and progress. It reminds us to keep moving forward, to care for our bodies and minds, and to prioritise wellbeing as we navigate busy lives.

This time of year is a reminder of how important it is to:
• Listen to our bodies
• Seek balance between work, rest and family
• Invest in preventive health and early care

Wishing everyone health, happiness and strength in the year ahead.

Gong Hei Fat Choy!

11/02/2026

Meet Olympia & Dimitri!

A very special welcome to Olympia and Dimitri, beautiful twins who have just joined their proud parents and big brother, Panos.

Olympia and Dimitri are fraternal twins, meaning they developed from two separate eggs. They are brother and sister, and while they share the same birthday, they are as unique as any siblings, each with their own personalities from the very beginning.

Fraternal twins are the most common type of twin pregnancy and can occur naturally, sometimes running in families or with the help of fertility treatments.

Twin pregnancies are also monitored more closely than singleton pregnancies. With two babies growing at the same time, there is a higher chance of preterm birth and differences in growth, so regular scans and antenatal care are important to support the health of both babies and mum.

It is always a privilege to be part of these moments and to watch families grow. Wishing Olympia, Dimitri, Panos, and their family all the very best as they begin life together as a family of five. 💙💗

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Dr Dean Conrad is an obstetrician and gynaecologist from Sydney’s Sutherland Shire with over ten years experience in women’s health. After graduating from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), he completed his specialist training at St George and Royal Women’s Hospitals. He then went on to complete a two year Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society (AGES) fellowship in minimally invasive surgery with Sydney Women’s Endosurgery Centre (SWEC).

Dean is a staff specialist at The Sutherland Hospital, with admitting rights at Kareena, St George and Hurstville Private hospitals. He is also a conjoint lecturer with the University of New South Wales. He has a specific interest in minimally invasive advanced pelvic surgery and specialises in the treatment of fertility and pelvic floor dysfunction, including non-mesh treatments for urinary incontinence and prolapse. His passion for education has taken him across the country as a teacher and surgical mentor, advancing the knowledge and awareness of endometriosis and pelvic floor disorders.