Dr Michael Wynn-Williams
MBChB, FRANZCOG
Gynaecologist
Director Eve Health

Dr Michael Wynn-Williams

Michael graduated from Otago University, New Zealand and completed his training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Hawkes Bay and Christchurch, NZ.

Following his interest in minimally invasive surgery, Michael completed a two year Fellowship with A/Prof Alan Lam at the Centre for Advanced Reproductive Endosurgery in Sydney. A third year of Fellowship was completed in Glasgow, Scotland.

Michael then spent two years in Cambridge, England as Consultant Gynaecologist at Cambridge University NHS Trust, Addenbrookes Hospital.

Whilst in Cambridge, he taught and demonstrated advanced laparoscopic gynaecological surgery to Specialists around the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Since 2006 Michael has provided public, Queensland wide tertiary referral services for complex endometriosis cases at the Mater Adults and QE2 Hospitals. He is also a VMO at the Royal Darwin Hospital. Michael provides Intermediate care at Mater Adults and QE2 Hospitals.

Michael is a co-founder and Director of Eve Health with private consulting rooms at Southbank, Brisbane. He provides private surgical services at Mater Private, and the Wesley Hospital. Michael is a Senior Fertility Specialist with the Queensland Fertility Group.

Michael continues his passion for teaching minimally invasive surgery by demonstrating and coaching trainees and Specialists in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He is a Senior Lecturer with the University of Queensland Medical School.

His special interests are the laparoscopic management of severe endometriosis and large fibroids with a focus on preserving fertility. Michael is known for his friendly, down-to-earth and pragmatic approach to women and their partners.

Presentations

• The Burdon of Adhesions (invited speaker)
  Hawkes Bay Laparoscopic Gynaecology Surgery Course
  Hastings, New Zealand 2009
  
  
• Laparoscopic pelvic anatomy (invited speaker)
  M Wynn-Williams, R Pasic
  AGES / AAGL ASM, Brisbane 2009
  
  
• Laparoscopic vesico-vaginal fistula repair  (invited speaker)
  Video Vignettes with expert panel review
  M Wynn-Williams
  AGES / AAGL ASM, Brisbane 2009
  
  
• Assessment & management of gastrointestinal injuries  (invited speaker)
  M Wynn-Williams, K Karthigasu
  AGES / AAGL ASM, Brisbane 2009
  
  
• Temporary uterine artery clipping as an adjunct for the resection of large leiomyomata
  B Kroon, M Wynn-Williams
  AGES / AAGL ASM, Brisbane 2009
  
  
• Vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse using mesh and a vaginal support device.
  Carey M, Slack M, Higgs P, Wynn-Williams M, Cornish A.
  BJOG. 2008 Feb;115(3):391-7.
  
  
• Laparoscopic myomectomy (invited speaker)
  AGES Fertility Focus Meeting, Perth 2008
  
  
• The management of Laparoscopic Vault Prolapse (invited speaker)
  ISGE ASM, London 2005
  
  
• Change in gynaecological practice over two years after attending a laparoscopic training course
  M Wynn-Williams, A Yasdani, ,Alan Lam,
  Presented AAGL, San Francisco, 2004
  
  
• A Ten Year Experience of Laparoscopic Colposuspension
  M Wynn-Williams, R.O'Sullivan, YF Fong, A.Lam
  Presented AGES, Melbourne 2003
  Presented IUGA, Argentina 2003 & RANZCOG 2003
  
  
• Laparoscopic Burch Colposuspension for Recurrent Urinary Stress Incontinence
  M Wynn-Williams, R.O'Sullivan, YF Fong, A.Lam
  Presented AGES, Melbourne 2003
  Presented IUGA, Argentina 2003
  
  
• Laparoscopic Knot-tensions; Influence of hand-tying versus laparoscopic tying
  Michael Wynn-Williams,Ray O'Sullivan.
  Presented AGES, Melbourne 2003
  
  
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of education in Gynaecological Laparoscopy using the CARE model
  M Wynn-Williams, AYasdani, R O'Sullivan, R Ford, Alan Lam, YF Fong 
  Presented AGES, Sydney, 2003
  
  
• Change in gynaecological practice after attending a laparoscopic training course
  M Wynn-Williams, AYasdani, R O'Sullivan, R Ford, Alan Lam, YF Fong 
  Presented AGES, Sydney, 2003
  
  
• The development and assessment of an Integrated Advanced Training Program in Minimal Access Pelvic Surgery, writing paper
  M Wynn-Williams, A Lam, A Yazdani, R Ford
  Presented AGES, Melbourne 2003
  
  
• 10 Year Study of Laparoscopic Pelvic Floor Repair
  A Lam, M Wynn-Williams, R O'Sullivan, YF Fong
  Presented AGES, Melbourne 2003
  
  
• A matched cohort study of laparoscopic versus trans-anal repair of rectocele
  M.Thornton, M.Wynn-Williams, R.O'Sullivan, D.King, D. Lubowski, A.Lam,
  Presented AGES, Melbourne 2003
  
  
• Double J ureteric stent extrusion mimicking as recurrent uretero-vaginal fistula: case report
  YF Fong, M Wynn-Williams, R O'Sullivan, A Lam
  Presented AGES, Melbourne 2003
  
  
• Laparoscopic management of Lower Gastrointestinal Endometriosis
  YF Fong, M Wynn-Williams, R O'Sullivan, A Lam
  Presented AGES, Melbourne 2003
  
  
• A 5-10 year follow-up of Laparoscopic Burch Colposuspension
  R.O'Sullivan, M. Wynn-Williams, G.Cario ,M.Carlton
  Presented AGES, Melbourne 2003IUGA, Argentina 2003
  
  
• The learning curve for Laparoscopic Colposuspensions
  R.O'Sullivan, M Wynn-Williams, G.Cario ,M.Carlton
  Presented AGES, Melbourne 2003
  Poster RANZCOG 2003
  
  
• The influence of wetting and blood soaking on the integrity and resistance to slippage of laparoscopic knots.
  Ray O'Sullivan ,Michael Wynn-Williams. 
  Presented AGES, Melbourne 2003
  
  
• Laparoscopic excision of post menopausal obstructive ureteric endometriosis
  YF Fong, M Wynn-Williams, G Coombes, A Lam.
  Presented AGES, Melbourne 2003
  
  
• The use of ablated vaginal skin the repair of central cystocoele
  M Wynn-Williams, Ray O'Sullivan, A Lam
  Presented AGES, Sydney, 2002
  
  
• The use of dual energy sources for total laparoscopic hysterectomy
  M Wynn-Williams, Ray O'Sullivan, A Lam
  Presented AGES, Sydney 2002, AAGL, Miami, 2002
  
  
• Laparoscopic Assisted Low Anterior Resection for treatment of severe Recto-Sigmoid Endometriosis
  M Wynn-Williams, A Lam, Ray O'Sullivan, Margaret Schnitzler
  Presented AGES, Sydney 2002, AAGL, Miami, 2002
  
  
• Manual of Laparoscopic Surgery CDROM  Version 3.02
  M Wynn-Williams, A Yazdani, A Lam.

Teaching

• Demonstration of Laparoscopic Myomectomy and Morcellation of Fibroid and Laparoscopic Resection of Endometriosis,  Hawkes Bay Laparoscopic Gynaecology Surgery Course,  Royston Private Hospital, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 2011

• Queensland Fertility Group, General Practitioner Education Sessions
  Presented on Fibroids and Fertility, Brisbane 2011

• Demonstration of Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy and Laparoscopic Resection of Endometriosis,  Hawkes Bay Laparoscopic Gynaecology Surgery Course,  Royston Private Hospital, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 2010

• Invited to demonstrate surgery and present at pre-ASM British Society Gynaecology Endoscopy meeting Liverpool 2010 (unable to attend because of Icelandic volcano)

• Queensland Fertility Group, General Practitioner Education Sessions
  Presented on Endometriosis, Dysmenorrhoea, STD’s, Brisbane 2009

• Demonstration of Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy, Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Laparoscopic Resection of Endometriosis,  Hawkes Bay Laparoscopic Gynaecology Surgery Course,  Royston Private Hospital, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 2009

• Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Group, Brisbane.  Gynaecologists are being taught TLH at the Mater Adults Hospital on an ongoing basis. Preceptorship will be provided at the Gynaecologists own Hospitals and Theatres around Brisbane. 2009

• Demonstraion of live surgery- Temporary uterine artery clipping as an adjunct for the resection of uterine fibroid,  AGES / AAGL ASM, Greenslopes Hospital, Brisbane 2009

• Demonstration of Laparoscopic Myomectomy (x3 cases), Perth, Australia

• Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Group, Brisbane.  Gynaecologists are being taught TLH at the Mater Adults Hospital on an ongoing basis. Preceptorship will be provided at the Gynaecologists own Hospitals and Theatres around Brisbane. 2008

• Co-Director of Queensland Institute of Minimal Invasive Surgery, Running 2-3 week long courses in Advanced Endoscopic Gynaecology courses per year.

• Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Group, UK. 18 hand pickedGynaecologists were taught TLH by myself with a combination of live theatre demonstration, assisting, dry and animal suturing workshops (Addenbrookes&Tutligen, Germany) and mentoring by myself in the surgeons own hospital. 2005-2006

• Organizer and demonstrator of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery. Pearls of Laparoscopy – Gynaecological Laparoscopy Masterclass, AddenbrookesHospital, Cambridge, UK 2006

• Faculty member, demonstrator, Laparoscopic Pelvic Floor Anatomy on Female Cadaver, Oxford Anatomy Course for Gynaecologists and Urologists, Oxford, UK 2005

• Faculty member Demonstrating Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Resection ofRectovaginal Endometriosis, Masters Laparoscopy Course, Plymouth, UK 2005

• Organizer and demonstrator, Addenbrookes Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy course. AddenbrookesHospital, Cambridge, UK 2005 – 2006 (4 courses)

• Faculty member Demonstrating Total Laparoscopic  Hysterectomy, Masters Laparoscopy Course, Plymouth, UK Oct 2004

• Faculty member, RCOG ASM Laparoscopy Workshop, Glasgow, Scotland, July 2004

• Faculty member, BSGE, Pre Congress Workshop, DublinIreland, May 2004

• Examiner, MRCOG Part 2 Course, Glasgow, Scotland, April 2004

• Facilitator & Examiner, Pelvic Anatomy Course, AGES Pelvic Floor Meeting, Sydney 2003

• Coordinator of Education, Centre of Advanced Reproductive Endosurgery, 2002-2003
  Advanced Integrated Training Program in Minimal Access Pelvic Surgery. A/Prof A Lam
  Organise, coordinate and teach five, 5 day courses per year for 8 O&G specialists and trainees in advanced gynaecologicalendosurgery. Each CARE program has a clearly defined syllabus and incorporates intensive one week on site training with a focus on clinical skill development, advanced laparoscopic procedures, complication prevention, management and teamwork. I regularly demonstrated laparoscopic procedures. (www.sydneycare.com) see brochure attached

• Faculty member, Northern Clinical Skills Lab, Basic Laparoscopic Skills Course for Gynae and Surgical Trainees. University of Sydney. May, Sep 2003, May 2004

• Faculty member, Advanced Laparoscopic Training Course, 2003-2004
  Sydney Womens Endoscopy Centre (SWEC)