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Silicone Irregular Hexagon Pessary Versus Polyvinyl Chloride Ring Pessary for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Randomised Controlled Trial

Posted November 2024

Dr Carey, along with his colleagues, recently published a study evaluating a pessary he developed (C-POP pessary) in the International Journal of Urogynaecology (2024). This is an overview of the study: Introduction and hypothesis: Vaginal pessaries are the mainstay of the non-surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). A flexible silicone irregular hexagonal (SIH) pessary was… Continue Reading»

Sacrocolpopexy: Alternatives to Mesh Grafts

Posted November 2024

Dr Carey was invited to write a review article on alternative to mesh for the International Journal of Urogynecology (2024). The review was written with assistance from his colleagues, Dr Yong and  Dr Raoofi. Here is an overview of our review: Introduction and Hypothesis The ongoing pelvic mesh controversy, coupled with a regulatory pause in… Continue Reading»

AGES PFS 2024: Prolapse, What is new in the post mesh era

Posted August 2024

Dr Carey recently presented on alternatives to pelvic mesh for prolapse at the recent AGES Pelvic Floor Symposium in Sydney. The following abstract is an over view of his presentation Prolapse, What Is New in the Post Mesh Era – Marcus Carey Changing practices in prolapse surgery continues to be driven by the ongoing pelvic… Continue Reading»

New Treatment Options For Urge Incontinence

Posted August 2014

Update on new treatment options for urge incontinence (overactive bladder) Botulinum toxin (Botox) bladder wall injection Sacral neurostimulation implant (Interstim) Mirabegron (Betmiga) medication Botox In Australia Botox has received regulatory approval for the management of urge incontinence in women who do not respond to oral medications. Botox for the treatment of urge incontinence is now covered… Continue Reading»

Japan Keynote Presentation

Posted July 2014

Dr Carey was an invited keynote speaker at the recent 66th Annual Congress of the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (JSOG). He spoke on recent trends in prolapse surgery. Here is an overview of Dr Carey’s address: “In developed countries around one in nine women undergo surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. In the United… Continue Reading»

Dr Carey Contributes To New Health Book

Posted July 2014

THE WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK was recently launched. Dr Carey is a contributing author and with physiotherapist, Margaret Sherburn, compiled chapter 39 on Prolapse and Incontinence. This chapter provides women with an understanding of prolapse and incontinence, including causation, symptoms, and both surgical and non-surgical treatments. The publishers, Random House Australia, have provided the following description of this… Continue Reading»

Treating Prolapse In Nepal

Posted July 2014

During September and October 2013 Dr Carey worked in Nepal training local Nepalese gynaecologists in advanced prolapse surgery. This trip was organised by the Australian for Women’s Health organisation founded by Australian gynaecologist Dr Ray Hodgson. Prolapse is highly prevalent in Nepal where it is thought to be double the rate of developed western countries. Speculation as… Continue Reading»

Dr Carey’s Research To Be Presented In Washington

Posted July 2014

Research lead by Dr Carey was presented in Washington at the combined International Urogynecology Association and American Urogynecology Association meeting. This long-term research was conducted by the Urogynaecology Department at The Royal Women’s Hospital. An earlier publication of this research was used by the United States Food and Drug Authority (FDA) in making recommendations about… Continue Reading»