Publications

Dr. Anusch Yazdani

Posters & Presentations :: Invited Surgical Demonstrations & Workshops
 Publications :: Awards

Posters and Conference Presentations

1. Butler, R. and A. Yazdani. Searing Issues: Instrument Insulation Failure. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XVI Annual Scientific Meeting. 2006. Adelaide.

2. Yazdani, A. The Virtual Laparoscopy: Art or Science? in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XV Annual Scientific Meeting. 2005. Perth.

3. Yazdani, A. Instrument Insulation Failure in Gynaecological Laparoscopy. in International Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy Annual Scientifc Meeting. 2005. London.

4. Yazdani, A. and J. Hanger. Three vaginae, two uteri, one cervix: Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingooophorectomy in the Koala. in International Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy Annual Scientifc Meeting. 2005. London.

5. Sutton, B. and A. Yazdani. The MRI in Gynaecology. in ASUM ASM. 2004. Gold Coast.

6. Lopes, R. and A. Yazdani. Electorsurgical performance of the Megadyne Mega2000® Reusable Patient Return Electrode: A superior return electrode? in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XIV Annual Scientific Meeting. 2004. Brisbane.

7. Lopes, R. and A. Yazdani. Risky Business: Managing the Risk of Laparoscopic Surgery by Junior Medical Staff through Validated Assessment Tools. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XIV Annual Scientific Meeting. 2004. Brisbane.

8. Yazdani, A. and J. Hanger. Three vaginae, two uteri, one cervix: Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingooophorectomy in the Koala. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XIV Annual Scientific Meeting. 2004. Brisbane.

9. Murley, A., D. Kerslake, and A. Yazdani. A Review of Gynaecology Complaints to the Queensland Health Rights Commission. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XIV Annual Scientific Meeting. 2004. Brisbane.

10. Lam, A., et al. Laparoscopic Suturing: How to do it. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XIII Annual Scientific Meeting. 2003. Melbourne.

11. Wynn-Williams, M., et al. Change in Gynaecological Practice after Attending a Laparosocopic Training Course. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XIII Annual Scientific Meeting. 2003. Melbourne.

12. Wynn-Williams, M., et al. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Education in Gynaecological Laparosocopy using the CARE Model. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XIII Annual Scientific Meeting. 2003. Melbourne.

13. Karthigasu, K., A. Yazdani, and A. Lam. Prolapse symptomatology and impact on quality of life assessment pre and post laparoscopic pelvic floor repair. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XII Annual Scientific Meeting. 2002. Sydney.

14. Karthigasu, K., A. Yazdani, and A. Lam. Sexual function pre and post laparoscopic pelvic floor repair - a prospective study. in RANZCOG/RCOG III Annual Scientific Meeting. 2002. Sydney.

15. Yazdani, A., Mater Minimal Access Training Program. 2002, Mater Hospital: Brisbane.

16. Yazdani, A. and H. Krause. Laparoscopic Instrument Insulation Failure and Electrosurgical Injury. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XII Annual Scientific Meeting. 2002. Sydney.

17. Yazdani, A., A. Lam, and K. Karthigasu. Evaluation of a New Minimal Access Training Program. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XII Annual Scientific Meeting. 2002. Sydney.

18. Yazdani, A. and H. Krause. Laparoscopic Instrument Insulation Failure. in RANZCOG/RCOG III Annual Scientific Meeting. 2002. Sydney.

19. Yazdani, A. and H. Krause. Instrument Insulation Failure. in American Association of Gynaecological Laparoscopists Annual Scientific Meeting. 2002. Orlando.

20. Yazdani, A., Laparoscopic Surgery for Everyone? 2002, Mater Mothers' Hospital: Brisbane.

21. Lam, A. and A. Yazdani. Which is the procedure of choice in the management of genuine stress incontinence.? A Debate. in Gynae-Laparoscopic Surgery and Pelvic Reconstruction Seminar and Workshop. 2001. Gleneagles Hospital Singapore.

22. Lam, A. and A. Yazdani. Pelvic floor dysfunction-A new concept. Do we need a multidisciplinary approach? in Gynae-Laparoscopic Surgery and Pelvic Reconstruction Seminar and Workshop. 2001. Gleneagles Hospital Singapore.

23. Lam, A. and A. Yazdani. Paravaginal defects- definitions, diagnosis, and laparoscopic correction. in Gynae-Laparoscopic Surgery and Pelvic Reconstruction Seminar and Workshop. 2001. Gleneagles Hospital Singapore.

24. Lam, A., A. Yazdani, and D. Chou. 3D assessment of pelvic floor anatomy and defects via the vaginal and laparoscopic approach. in Pelvic Floor Symposium and Workshop - Preventing and Managing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. 2001. Sheraton on the Park Hotel / Mater Misericordiae Hospital.

25. Lam, A. and A. Yazdani. Anatomy of the pelvic floor- laparoscopic view. in Gynae-Laparoscopic Surgery and Pelvic Reconstruction Seminar and Workshop. 2001. Gleneagles Hospital Singapore.

26. Lam, A., D. Chou, and A. Yazdani. The assessment and management of anterior vaginal compartment disorders. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XI Annual Scientific Meeting. 2001. Perth.

27. Lam, A. and A. Yazdani. Ergonomics of Endoscopic Suturing. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XI Annual Scientific Meeting. 2001. Perth.

28. Lam, A. and A. Yazdani. Laparoscopic management of severe endometriosis. in Gynae-Laparoscopic Surgery and Pelvic Reconstruction Seminar and Workshop. 2001. Gleneagles Hospital Singapore.

29. Karthigasu, K., A. Yazdani, and A. Lam. Urinary Function six weeks after Laparoscopic Treatment of Genital Prolapse - A Prospective Study. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XI Annual Scientific Meeting. 2001. Perth.

30. Karthigasu, K., A. Yazdani, and A. Lam. A comparison of laparoscopic knot strengths. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XI Annual Scientific Meeting. 2001. Perth.

31. Karthigasu, K., A. Yazdani, and A. Lam. Anorectal Function six weeks after Laparoscopic Treatment of Genital Prolapse - A Prospective Study. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XI Annual Scientific Meeting. 2001. Perth.

32. Lam, A. and A. Yazdani. The MAS training of gynaecologist- An integrated comprehensive educational program. in Gynae-Laparoscopic Surgery and Pelvic Reconstruction Seminar and Workshop. 2001. Gleneagles Hospital Singapore.

33. Lam, A. and A. Yazdani. Laparoscopic total pelvic floor repair in utero-vaginal prolapse. in Gynae-Laparoscopic Surgery and Pelvic Reconstruction Seminar and Workshop. 2001. Gleneagles Hospital Singapore.

34. Lam, A. and A. Yazdani. Laparoscopic management of post-hysterectomy vault prolapse. in Gynae-Laparoscopic Surgery and Pelvic Reconstruction Seminar and Workshop. 2001. Gleneagles Hospital Singapore.

35. Lam, A., A. Yazdani, and K. Karthigasu. Laparoscopic pelvic floor repair: indications, techniques and results. in Pelvic Floor Symposium and Workshop - Preventing and Managing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. 2001. Sheraton on the Park Hotel / Mater Misericordiae Hospital.

36. Lam, A., et al. Endometriosis of the urinary tract: an Australian collaborative study. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society Endometriosis Meeting. 2001. Melbourne.

37. Yazdani, A. and A. Lam. Intraoperative Assessment and Management of Lower Urinary Tract Endometriotic Lesions. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XI Annual Scientific Meeting. 2001. Perth.

38. Yazdani, A. Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XI Annual Scientific Meeting. 2001. Perth.

39. Yazdani, A., A. Lam, and K. Karthigasu. Surgical management of vault prolapse and enterocoele after failed sacrospinous fixation and sacrocolpopexy. in Pelvic Floor Symposium and Workshop - Preventing and Managing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. 2001. Sheraton on the Park Hotel / Mater Misericordiae Hospital.

40. Yazdani, A. and A. Lam. Intraoperative Assessment and Management of Lower Gastrointestinal Endometriotic Lesions. in Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society XI Annual Scientific Meeting. 2001. Perth.

Invited Surgical Demonstrations and Workshops

1. Yazdani, A., Minimally Invasive Surgery Workshop for Gynaecologists. 2006, QIMIS: Brisbane.

2. Yazdani, A., Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery Workshop for Gynaecologists. 2006, QIMIS: Brisbane.

3. Yazdani, A., Minimally Invasive Surgery Workshop for Gynaecologists. 2005, QIMIS: Brisbane.

4. Yazdani, A. and K. Karthigasu, Asia Pacific Gynaecology Minimally Invasive Workshop. 2005, B Braun: Tuttlingen, Germany.

5. Yazdani, A., Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery Workshop for Gynaecologists. 2005, QIMIS: Brisbane.

6. Yazdani, A., Laparoscopic Suturing and Skills for Gynaecologists. 2005, AGES: Perth.

7. Yazdani, A., Minimally Invasive Surgery Workshop for Gynaecologists. 2004, QIMIS: Brisbane.

8. Yazdani, A., RANZCOG Surgical Training Module. 2003, Southport Hospital: Gold Coast.

9. Yazdani, A., Expanding Surgery for Gynaecologists. 2002, AGES: Gold Coast.

10. Yazdani, A., CARE Level 1 Course. 2002, Centre for Advanced Reproductive Endosurgery: Sydney.

11. Yazdani, A., Mater Hospital Minimal Access Training Program. 2002, Mater Hospital: Brisbane.

12. Yazdani, A., Royal Women's Hospital Minimal Access Training Program. 2002, Royal Women's Hospital: Brisbane.

13. Yazdani, A., CARE Level 1 Course. 2001, Centre for Advanced Reproductive Endosurgery: Sydney.

14. Yazdani, A., Basic Laparoscopic Skills Workshop. 2001, University of Sydney.

15. Yazdani, A., CARE Level 2 Course. 2001, Centre for Advanced Reproductive Endosurgery: Sydney.

Publications

1. Boothroyd, C.V., A. Yazdani, and K.L. Forbes, Always an important question: the experimental unit--"patients or cycles"? Fertil Steril, 2006. 85(1): p. 270; author reply 271.

2. Yazdani, A., Keeping up with the Joneses, in Scope. 2006: Melbourne. p. 6-8.

3. Boothroyd, C. and A. Yazdani, Higher-order multiple pregnancy associated with metformin in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: two cases and review of the literature. Fertility and Sterility, 2006. 85(1): p. 227.e1.

4. McLachlan, R.I., et al., Patient education. Basal body temperature chart. Aust Fam Physician, 2005. 34(3): p. 139-40.

5. Yazdani, A., Open Gynaecological Surgery: Are Trainees Sufficiently Educated in this Area? O&G, 2005. 7(1): p. 34-35.

6. McLachlan, R.I., et al., Management of the infertile couple. Australian Family Physician, 2005. 34(3): p. 111-117.

7. Yazdani, A., M. Cadogan, and J. Taylor, 18.6 Pelvic Pain, in Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine, P. Cameron, et al., Editors. 2004, Churchill Livingstone. p. 572-9.

8. Yazdani, A., That Numb Feeling.Neuropathy in Gynaecologic Surgery, in Scope. 2003: Melbourne.

9. Yazdani, A., Simple Association does not always imply causation. BMJ, 2002. 324: p. 561.

10. Yazdani, A., Manual of Operative Laparoscopy. 2001, CARE: Sydney.

11. Pallis, L. and A. Yazdani, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Practice Handbook. 2001, Sydney: NASOG RANZCOG.

12. Karthigasu, K., et al., Laparoscopic Pelvic Floor Repair and Sexual Function. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc, 2001. 8(3): p. S30.

13. Karthigasu, K., et al., Laparoscopic Pelvic Floor Repair and Anorectal Function. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc, 2001. 8(3): p. S29 - 30.

14. Karthigasu, K., et al., Laparoscopic Pelvic Floor Repair and Urologic Function. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc, 2001. 8(3): p. S30.

15. Yazdani, A., Anachronism in the AMA., in Australian Medicine (letter). 1990.

16. Yazdani, A., Advanced Life Support., in Underwater Geographica (letter). 1987.

Awards

1. Best Registrar Presentation. Searing Issues. AGES, 2006.

2. Best New Technology: The Virtual Laparoscopy. AGES, 2005.

3. Travelling Fellow. AGES, 2002.

4. Best Video Presentation: Laparoscopic Management of Endometriosis. AGES, 2001.