Dr Salwan Al-Salihi

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Dr Salwan Al-Salihi

Urogynaecologist, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist; Head, Urogynaecology Unit, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria

Dr Al-Salihi is a certified Urogynaecologist, Obstetrician and a Gynaecologist.

Dr Al-Salihi gained his primary degree in Medicine and Surgery overseas and acquired extensive experience in Medicine and Surgery working in different parts of the world. After completing his General Obstetrics and Gynaecology training in New Zealand and Australia, Dr Al-Salihi received formal training in Urogynaecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at the Royal Women’s Hospital Melbourne. Currently, Dr. Al-Salihi is appointed as the Head for the Urogynaecology Unit at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Parkville.

Dr Al-Salihi offers services in Urogynaecology and Urodynamic testing for patients with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. He has a special interest in laparoscopic and minimal access surgery in pelvic reconstruction and urogynaecology. Our private obstetric practice offers antenatal care, ultrasound and deliverers at both Frances Perry House Hospital.
Dr Al-Salihi is extensively involved in clinical research and innovative developments in the field. He won the best video abstract award at the International Urogynaecology Association (IUGA) conference held in Como Italy in 2009. He presents his papers regularly at national and international conventions around the world. He is also committed to the junior trainees’ clinical and surgical training.

An update on prolapse and incontinence management in the post mesh era