Associate Professor Rebecca Deans

Qualifications: MB BS, M Med (Reproductive Health and Human Genetics), FRANZCOG, CREI

Rebecca Deans is a Lecturer with the School of Women's & Children's Health. She also works at the Royal Hospital for Women and the Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick in the areas of paediatric and adolescent gynaecology, general gynaecology, onco-fertility, and reproductive medicine.

Research interests:

paediatric and adolescent gynaecology, infertility, currently undertaking a PhD in Asherman Sydnrome

Memberships:

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
European Society of Human Reproduction and Endocrinology (ESHRE)
Fertility Society of Australia (FSA)
- Special interest group - Fertility preservationAmerican Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
- Special interest group – paediatric and adolescent gynaecology
- Special interest group – fertility preservation following cancer treatment
American Association of Gynaecological Laparoscopists (AAGL)
British Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
Federation Internationale de Gynecologie Infantile et Juvenile (FIGIJ)

E-mail

r.deans@unsw.edu.au

Location

Level 1, Royal Hospital for Women Barker Street Randwick NSW 2031

Book Chapters | 2019

Pittman J; Deans R; Brännström M, 2019, 'Medical work-up of the recipient', in Uterus Transplantation, pp. 73 - 78, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94162-2_9

Book Chapters | 2018

Williams C; De ans R, 2018, 'Embryology and Normal Development of Female Reproductive Function in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecological Practice', in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: A Problem-Based Approach, pp. 8 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/9781316691502.002

Book Chapters | 2016

Deans R; Creighton SM, 2016, 'Normal and abnormal development of the genitalia', in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: An Evidence-based Text for MRCOG, Third Edition, pp. 525 - 535, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b19647-68

Book Chapters | 2010

Deans R; Berra M; Creighton SM, 2010, 'Management of vaginal hypoplasia in disorders of sexual development: Surgical and non-surgical options', in New Concepts for Human Disorders of Sexual Development, pp. 292 - 299, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000316231

Book Chapters | 2010

2010, 'Disturbed mood Peter J Thompson', in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: An evidence-based text for MRCOG (2E), CRC Press, pp. 516 - 519, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b13306-78
Journal articles | 2024

Deans R; Moses D; Sach TA; Vancaillie T; Ledger B; Abbott JA, 2024, 'Perfusion magnetic resonance imaging in Asherman syndrome', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 64, pp. 341 - 346, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13799

Journal articles | 2024

Gerstl B; Kehag E; Mallinder H; Baker T; Arulpragasam K; David C; Stone M; Fitzsimmons E; Hetherington K; Deans R, 2024, 'Psychological and emotional profiles of Australian uterine transplant potential recipients: A comparison with international trials', Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/aogs.14974

Journal articles | 2024

Gerstl B; Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; Deans R; Vaishnav T; Johnston K; Neville K; Cohn RJ; Anazodo A, 2024, 'Sexual and reproductive complications and concerns of survivors of childhood, adolescent and adult cancer', Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 18, pp. 1201 - 1210, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-023-01349-6

Journal articles | 2024

Knapman BL; Li FG; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Maheux-Lacroix S; Abbott J, 2024, 'Botulinum Toxin for the Management of Pelvic Floor Tension Myalgia and Persistent Pelvic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Obstetrics and Gynecology, 143, pp. E7 - E17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000005388

Journal articles | 2024

Nguyen K; McCormack L; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Knapman B; Li F; Lim C; Abbott JA, 2024, 'A Prospective Study of Bladder Function Following Endometriosis Surgery With Up to Eight years Follow-up', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 31, pp. 205 - 212.e4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2023.11.020

Journal articles | 2024

Pittman J; Brännström M; Keily N; Gerstl B; Cavazzoni E; Pleass H; Lotz M; Rogers N; Wong G; Hsueh W; Hanafy A; Abbott JA; Deans R, 2024, 'A study protocol for live and deceased donor uterus transplantation as a treatment for women with uterine factor infertility', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 64, pp. 399 - 406, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13810

Journal articles | 2024

Pittman J; Gerstl B; Walch A; Lotz M; Deans R; Morrison N, 2024, 'Psychological well-being of women with uterine infertility before considering uterus transplantation as a treatment option.', Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13895

Journal articles | 2024

Short A; Sit A; Gerstl B; Mallinder H; Deans R, 2024, 'Vaginoscopy to investigate vaginal bleeding and discharge in prepubertal girls', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13872

Journal articles | 2024

Thamotharampillai K; Kiely N; Gerstl B; Deans R, 2024, 'HLA tissue typing and histocompatibility in supporting the Australian uterus transplant program', Human Immunology, 85, pp. 110985 - 110985, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humimm.2024.110985

Journal articles | 2023

Deans R; Cui CK; Tam C; Coronel ABL; Rosa G; Gerstl B, 2023, 'Attitudes and practices associated with pubic hair grooming behaviours: A cross-sectional study', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 63, pp. 109 - 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13633

Journal articles | 2023

Deans R; Pittman J; Gerstl B; Haghighi K; Pleass H; KÄhler PD; Kvarnström N; Hseuh W; Keung K; Luxton G; Yong K; Caldas R; Byun L; Loo C; Tippett J; Caponas G; Moses D; Wan KM; Arulpragasam K; Kiely N; Brännström M; Abbott J, 2023, 'The first Australian uterus transplantation procedure: A result of a long-term Australian-Swedish research collaboration', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 63, pp. 418 - 424, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13678

Journal articles | 2023

Li FG; Fuchs T; Deans R; McCormack L; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Abbott J; Farnsworth A, 2023, 'Vaginal epithelial histology before and after fractional CO2 laser in postmenopausal women: a double-blind, sham-controlled randomized trial', American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 229, pp. 278.e1 - 278.e9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2023.05.005

Journal articles | 2023

Lim C; Alonso A; Koh YY; Roydhouse S; McCormack LJ; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Rao A; Abbott J, 2023, 'A Double-Blinded, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Elective Nonhysterectomy Laparoscopic Surgery', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 30, pp. S14 - S14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2023.08.041

Journal articles | 2023

McCormack L; Song S; Budden A; Ma C; Nguyen K; Li FG; Lim CY; Maheux-Lacroix S; Arnold A; Deans R; Won HR; Knapman B; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Abbott JA, 2023, 'Immediate versus delayed urinary catheter removal following non-hysterectomy benign gynaecological laparoscopy: a randomised trial', BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 130, pp. 1112 - 1119, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.17442

Journal articles | 2023

McCormack LJ; Song S; Budden A; Ma CH; Nguyen K; Li FG; Lim C; Maheux-Lacroix S; Arnold A; Deans R; Won H; Knapman B; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Abbott J, 2023, 'Immediate Versus Delayed Urinary Catheter Removal Following Non-Hysterectomy Benign Gynecological Laparoscopy: A Randomised Trial', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 30, pp. S19 - S19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2023.08.053

Journal articles | 2023

Pittman J; Abbott J; Cavazzoni E; Pleass H; Brännstrom M; Rogers N; Deans R, 2023, 'Deceased donor availability for uterus transplantation in Australia', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 63, pp. 780 - 785, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13722

Journal articles | 2022

Abbott JA; Deans R, 2022, 'Reducing hysterectomy rates is the contemporary and balanced view of modern gynaecology in Australia', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 62, pp. e16 - e17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13628

Journal articles | 2022

Deans R; Abbott JA, 2022, 'Toward ‘net zero’ hysterectomy for Australia; New Zealand is already heading there…', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 62, pp. 9 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13478

Journal articles | 2022

Kapurubandara SC; Lowes B; Sansom-Daly UM; Deans R; Abbott JA, 2022, 'A systematic review of diagnostic tests to detect pelvic floor myofascial pain', International Urogynecology Journal, 33, pp. 2379 - 2389, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-022-05258-7

Journal articles | 2022

Kieu V; Stern C; Harris J; Jayasinghe Y; Bradford N; Cui W; Deans R; Hunter T; Allingham C; Kane SC; Lau LS; Logan S; McLachlan R; Neville K; Peate M; Phillips M; Saunders C; Tome M; Upreti R; White K; Anazodo A; Hart RJ, 2022, 'Australian fertility preservation guidelines for people with cancer 2022: review and recommendations', Medical Journal of Australia, 217, pp. 564 - 569, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.51751

Journal articles | 2022

Li FG; Maheux-Lacroix S; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Budden A; Nguyen K; Lim CY; Song S; McCormack L; Lyons SD; Segelov E; Abbott JA, 2022, 'Effect of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser vs Sham Treatment on Symptom Severity in Women With Postmenopausal Vaginal Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Trial', Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, 77, pp. 404 - 405, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000852724.14994.6d

Journal articles | 2022

Lim CY; Alonso A; Koh YY; Roydhouse S; McCormack L; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Rao A; Causer L; Abbott JA, 2022, 'A Double-blinded, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Elective Non-hysterectomy Laparoscopic Surgery for Benign Gynecologic Conditions: A Pilot Study', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 29, pp. 992 - 997, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2022.04.018

Journal articles | 2022

McCormack L; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Alonso A; Lim C; Li F; Knapman B; Abbott JA, 2022, 'A review of gynaecological surgical practices for trainees and certified specialists in Australia by volume using MBS and AIHW databases', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 62, pp. 574 - 580, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13523

Journal articles | 2022

PITTMAN J; MORRISON N; MOGENSEN L; DEANS R, 2022, 'Psychological Evaluation of Women with Absolute Uterine Infertility Prior to the Introduction of Uterus Transplantation', Fertility & Reproduction, 04, pp. 204 - 204, http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s2661318222741157

Journal articles | 2021

Abbott J; Deans R, 2021, 'Accelerating the Science After 125 Years of Treating Intrauterine Adhesions', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 28, pp. 151 - 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2020.12.028

Journal articles | 2021

Alonso A; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Yazdani A; McCormack L; Koh YY; Abbott J, 2021, 'Gynaecological and IVF procedures billed through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) during the COVID-19 pandemic', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 61, pp. 585 - 590, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13355

Journal articles | 2021

Anazodo AC; Choi S; Signorelli C; Ellis S; Johnston K; Wakefield CE; Deans R; Neville KA; Cohn RJ, 2021, 'Reproductive Care of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer Survivors: A 12-Year Evaluation', Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 10, pp. 131 - 141, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2020.0157

Journal articles | 2021

Gerstl B; Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; D'Souza C; Deans R; Vaishnav T; Johnston K; Neville KA; Cohn RJ; Anazodo A, 2021, 'Feasibility, acceptability and appropriateness of a reproductive patient reported outcome measure for cancer survivors', PLoS ONE, 16, pp. e0256497, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256497

Journal articles | 2021

Li F; Picard-Fortin V; Maheux-Lacroix S; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; McCormack L; Abbott J, 2021, 'The Efficacy of Vaginal Laser and Other Energy-based Treatments on Genital Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 28, pp. 668 - 683, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2020.08.001

Journal articles | 2021

Li FG; Maheux-Lacroix S; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Budden A; Nguyen K; Lim CY; Song S; McCormack L; Lyons SD; Segelov E; Abbott JA, 2021, 'Effect of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser vs Sham Treatment on Symptom Severity in Women with Postmenopausal Vaginal Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Trial', JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association, 326, pp. 1381 - 1389, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2021.14892

Journal articles | 2020

Ataman LM; Rodrigues JK; Marinho RM; Caetano JPJ; Chehin MB; Alves da Motta EL; Serafini P; Suzuki N; Furui T; Takae S; Sugishita Y; Morishige K-I; Almeida-Santos T; Melo C; Buzaglo K; Irwin K; Wallace WH; Anderson RA; Mitchell RT; Telfer EE; Adiga SK; Anazodo A; Stern C; Sullivan E; Jayasinghe Y; Orme L; Cohn R; McLachlan R; Deans R; Agresta F; Gerstl B; Ledger WL; Robker RL; de Meneses E Silva JM; Melo E Silva LHF; Lunardi FO; Lee JR; Suh CS; De Vos M; Van Moer E; Stoop D; Vloeberghs V; Smitz J; Tournaye H; Wildt L; Winkler-Crepaz K; Andersen CY; Smith BM; Smith K; Woodruff TK, 2020, 'Creating a Global Community of Practice for Oncofertility.', JCO Glob Oncol, 6, pp. 317 - 330, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/GO.22.00007

Journal articles | 2020

Ataman LM; Rodrigues JK; Marinho RM; Caetano JPJ; Chehin MB; Alves da Motta EL; Serafini P; Suzuki N; Furui T; Takae S; Sugishita Y; Morishige KI; Almeida-Santos T; Melo C; Buzaglo K; Irwin K; Hamish Wallace W; Anderson RA; Mitchell RT; Telfer EE; Adiga SK; Anazodo A; Stern C; Sullivan E; Jayasinghe Y; Orme L; Cohn R; McLachlan R; Deans R; Agresta F; Gerstl B; Ledger WL; Robker RL; de Meneses e Silva JM; Melo e Silva LHF; Lunardi FO; Lee JR; Suh CS; de Vos M; van Moer E; Stoop D; Vloeberghs V; Smitz J; Tournaye H; Wildt L; Winkler-Crepaz K; Andersen CY; Smith BM; Smith K; Woodruff TK, 2020, 'Creating a global community of practice for oncofertility', Journal of Global Oncology, 6, pp. 317 - 330, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/JGO.2015.000307

Journal articles | 2020

Li FG; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Budden AK; McCormack L; Maheux-Lacroix S; Segelov E; Lyons SD; Abbott JA, 2020, 'Fractionated Laser for Vaginal Atrophy Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Study', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 27, pp. S69 - S69, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2020.08.590

Journal articles | 2020

Vancaillie T; Chan K; Liu J; Deans R; Howard E, 2020, 'Asherman syndrome: Audit of a single-operator cohort of 423 cases', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 60, pp. 574 - 578, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13182

Journal articles | 2020

Wang Y; Logan S; Stern K; Wakefield CE; Cohn RJ; Agresta F; Jayasinghe Y; Deans R; Segelov E; McLachlan RI; Gerstl B; Sullivan E; Ledger WE; Anazodo A, 2020, 'Supportive oncofertility care, psychological health and reproductive concerns: a qualitative study', Supportive Care in Cancer, 28, pp. 809 - 817, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-04883-1

Journal articles | 2019

Deans R, 2019, 'Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence', Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland), 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/medsci7100101

Journal articles | 2019

Song S; Budden A; Short A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Abbott J, 2019, 'Author response to Letter to the Editor', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 59, pp. E3 - E4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12898

Journal articles | 2018

Bhatti M; Ketheeswaran A; Arnold A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Won HR; Abbott J, 2018, 'Pelvic examination may be meaningfully taught to novices and be used to predict operating times for laparoscopic excision of endometriosis in one surgical procedure', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 58, pp. 239 - 246, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12733

Journal articles | 2018

Deans R; Vancaillie T; Ledger W; Liu J; Abbott JA, 2018, 'Live birth rate and obstetric complications following the hysteroscopic management of intrauterine adhesions including Asherman syndrome', Human Reproduction, 33, pp. 1847 - 1853, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dey237

Journal articles | 2018

Gargus E; Deans R; Anazodo A; Woodruff T, 2018, 'Management of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency Symptoms in Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer.', J Natl Compr Canc Netw., 16, pp. 1137 - 1149, http://dx.doi.org/10.6004/jnccn.2018.7023

Journal articles | 2018

Ketheeswaran A; Morrisey J; Abbott J; Bennett M; Dudley J; Deans R, 2018, 'Intensive vaginal dilation using adjuvant treatments in women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome: retrospective cohort study', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 58, pp. 108 - 113, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12715

Journal articles | 2018

Song S; Budden A; Short A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Abbott J, 2018, 'The Evidence for Laser Treatments to the Vulvo-vagina', Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 73, pp. 150 - 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000530616.31429.3b

Journal articles | 2018

Song S; Budden A; Short A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Abbott J, 2018, 'The Evidence for Laser Treatments to the Vulvo-vagina: Making Sure We Do Not Repeat Past Mistakes', Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, 73, pp. 150 - 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000530616.31429.3b

Journal articles | 2018

Song S; Everist R; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Hallam T; Abbott J, 2018, 'Using Physical Therapy as an Adjunct for Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Floor Myalgia', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 25, pp. S214 - S214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2018.09.631

Journal articles | 2017

Abbott JA; Munro MG; Singh SS; Scheib S; Jackson TR; Jansen F; Chahine EB; Deans R; Emanuel MH; Di Spiezio Sardo A; Campo R; De Wilde RL, 2017, 'AAGL practice report: practice guidelines on intrauterine adhesions developed in collaboration with the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE)', Gynecological Surgery, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s10397-017-1007-3

Journal articles | 2017

Abbott JA; Munro MG; Singh SS; Scheib S; Jackson TR; Jansen F; Chahine EB; Deans R; Emanuel MH; Sardo ADS; Campo R; De Wilde RL, 2017, 'AAGL Practice Report: Practice Guidelines on Intrauterine Adhesions Developed in Collaboration With the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE)', JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY, 24, pp. 695 - 705, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2016.11.008

Journal articles | 2017

Maheux-Lacroix S; Li F; Bujold E; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Abbott J, 2017, 'Cesarean Scar Pregnancies: A Systematic Review of Treatment Options', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 24, pp. 915 - 925, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2017.05.019

Journal articles | 2017

Maheux-Lacroix S; Li F; Bujold E; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Abbott J, 2017, 'Cesarean Scar Pregnancies: A Systematic Review of Treatment Options', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 24, pp. S17 - S17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2017.08.057

Journal articles | 2017

Maheux-Lacroix S; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Won H; Budden A; Abbott J, 2017, 'The Endometriosis Fertility Index Accurately Predicts Fertility Outcomes in Women Having Surgery for Severe Endometriosis', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 24, pp. S181 - S181, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2017.08.583

Journal articles | 2017

Maheux-Lacroix S; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Won H; Budden A; Adamson D; Abbott JA, 2017, 'Endometriosis fertility index predicts live births following surgical resection of moderate and severe endometriosis', Human Reproduction, 32, pp. 2243 - 2249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dex291

Journal articles | 2017

Rodgers RJ; Reid GD; Koch J; Deans R; Ledger WL; Friedlander M; Gilchrist RB; Walters KA; Abbott JA, 2017, 'The safety and efficacy of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for fertility preservation in women with early breast cancer: A systematic review', Human Reproduction, 32, pp. 1033 - 1045, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dex027

Journal articles | 2016

Anazodo AC; Stern CJ; Mclachlan RI; Gerstl B; Agresta F; Cohn RJ; Jayasinghe Y; Wakefield CE; Daly G; Chan D; Gilbert L; Kemertzis M; Orme LM; Wand H; Viney R; Gillam L; Deans R; Jetti M; Wu J; Chapman M; Ledger W; Sullivan EA, 2016, 'A study protocol for the australasian oncofertility registry: Monitoring referral patterns and the uptake, quality, and complications of fertility preservation strategies in Australia and New Zealand', Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 5, pp. 215 - 225, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2015.0062

Journal articles | 2016

Van Dorp W; Mulder RL; Kremer LCM; Hudson MM; Van Den Heuvel-Eibrink MM; Van Den Berg MH; Levine JM; Van Dulmen-Den Broeder E; Di Iorgi N; Albanese A; Armenian SH; Bhatia S; Constine LS; Corrias A; Deans R; Dirksen U; Gracia CR; Hjorth L; Kroon L; Lambalk CB; Landier W; Levitt G; Leiper A; Meacham L; Mussa A; Neggers SJ; Oeffinger KC; Revelli A; Van Santen HM; Skinner R; Toogood A; Wallace WH; Haupt R, 2016, 'Recommendations for premature ovarian insufficiency surveillance for female survivors of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer: A report from the International Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Guideline Harmonization Group in collaboration with the PanCareSurFup consortium', Journal of Clinical Oncology, 34, pp. 3440 - 3450, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2015.64.3288

Journal articles | 2015

Bhatti M; Arnold A; Ketheeswaran A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Abbott J, 2015, 'A Comparison of Examination and Surgical Findings in Women With Endometriosis.', J Minim Invasive Gynecol, 22, pp. S55 - S56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.149

Journal articles | 2015

Buckley VA; Nesbitt-Hawes EM; Atkinson P; Won HR; Deans R; Burton A; Lyons SD; Abbott JA, 2015, 'Laparoscopic myomectomy: Clinical outcomes and comparative evidence', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 22, pp. 11 - 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2014.08.007

Journal articles | 2015

Deans R; Liao LM; Wood D; Woodhouse C; Creighton SM, 2015, 'Sexual function and health-related quality of life in women with classic bladder exstrophy', BJU International, 115, pp. 633 - 638, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bju.12811

Journal articles | 2015

Ketheeswaran A; Morrisey J; Abbott J; Bennett M; Dudley J; Deans R, 2015, 'Vaginal Dilation in Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome.', J Minim Invasive Gynecol, 22, pp. S103 - S104, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.279

Journal articles | 2012

Creighton S; Crouch N; Deans R; Cutner A; Michala L; Barnett M; Williams C; Liao LM, 2012, 'Nonsurgical dilation for vaginal agenesis is promising, but better research is needed', Fertility and Sterility, 97, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.03.040

Journal articles | 2012

Crouch NS; Deans R; Michala L; Liao LM; Creighton SM, 2012, 'Clinical characteristics of well women seeking labial reduction surgery: A prospective study', BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 119, pp. 504 - 505, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.03247.x

Journal articles | 2012

Deans R; Banks F; Liao LM; Wood D; Woodhouse C; Creighton SM, 2012, 'Reproductive outcomes in women with classic bladder exstrophy: An observational cross-sectional study', American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 206, pp. 496.e1 - 496.e6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2012.03.016

Journal articles | 2012

Deans R; Creighton SM; Liao LM; Conway GS, 2012, 'Timing of gonadectomy in adult women with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS): Patient preferences and clinical evidence', Clinical Endocrinology, 76, pp. 894 - 898, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2265.2012.04330.x

Journal articles | 2012

Gnaneswaran S; Deans R; Cohn RJ, 2012, 'Reproductive Late Effects in Female Survivors of Childhood Cancer', OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/564794

Journal articles | 2012

Nakhal RS; Deans R; Creighton SM; Wood D; Woodhouse CRJ, 2012, 'Genital prolapse in adult women with classical bladder exstrophy', International Urogynecology Journal, 23, pp. 1201 - 1205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1717-z

Journal articles | 2011

Crouch NS; Deans R; Michala L; Liao LM; Creighton SM, 2011, 'Clinical characteristics of well women seeking labial reduction surgery: A prospective study', BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 118, pp. 1507 - 1510, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.03088.x

Journal articles | 2011

Deans R; Liao LM; Crouch NS; Creighton SM, 2011, 'Why are women referred for female genital cosmetic surgery?', Medical Journal of Australia, 195, pp. 99, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2011.tb03223.x

Journal articles | 2011

Paul A; Deans R; Viner R; Creighton SM, 2011, 'Pubertal development and sexuality in female adolescents born preterm: A review of the literature', International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 23, pp. 175 - 179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/IJAMH.2011.040

Journal articles | 2010

Deans R; Abbott J, 2010, 'Hysteroscopic managment of cervical scar ectopic pregnancy', Fertility and Sterility, 93, pp. 1735 - 1740

Journal articles | 2010

Deans R; Abbott J, 2010, 'Review of Intrauterine Adhesions', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 17, pp. 555 - 569

Journal articles | 2010

Deans R; Berra M; Creighton SM, 2010, 'Management of vaginal hypoplasia in disorders of sexual development: Surgical and non-surgical options', Sexual Development, 4, pp. 292 - 299, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000316231

Journal articles | 2010

Raymond AP; Chan K; Deans R; Bradbury R; Vancaillie TG; Abbott JA, 2010, 'A Comparative, Single-Blind, Randomized Trial of Pain Associated with Suction or Non-Suction Drains after Gynecologic Laparoscopy', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 17, pp. 16 - 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2009.04.010

Journal articles | 2010

Shetty P; Deans R; Abbott J, 2010, 'A case of Clostridium perfringens infection in uterine sarcoma', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 50, pp. 491 - 498

Journal articles | 2009

Rao A; Pather S; Dalrymple C; MacKie A; Deans R; Carter J, 2009, 'The role of HPV testing in patients with possible high-grade cervical cytology', Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 35, pp. 503 - 506, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1447-0756.2008.00944.x

Journal articles | 2009

Thomson A; Abbott J; Deans R; Kingston A; Vancaillie TG, 2009, 'The management of intrauterine synechiae', Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 21, pp. 335 - 341

Journal articles | 2008

Chan K; Raymond A; Bradbury R; Deans R; Vancaillie TG; Abbott JA, 2008, 'A Randomized, Single Blind Study of Pain Associated with Two Different Types of Drains Following Gynaecological Laparoscopy', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 15, pp. 3S - 3S, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2008.09.009

Journal articles | 2008

Deans R; Hawe JA; Garry R; Abbott JA, 2008, 'A Double-Blind RCT of Surgical Excision of Endometriosis: Secondary Outcomes', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 15, pp. 35S - 35S, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2008.09.132

Journal articles | 2008

Deans R; Jason A; Vancaillie T, 2008, 'Fluroscopically guided synechiolysis for patients with Asherman's syndrome', Fertility and Sterility, 90, pp. S164 - S165, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.07.380

Journal articles | 2006

Deans R; Dietz HP, 2006, 'Ultrasound of the post-partum uterus', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 46, pp. 345 - 349, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2006.00604.x
Conference Abstracts | 2023

Lim C; Alonso A; Koh YY; Roydhouse S; McCormack LJ; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Rao A; Abbott J, 2023, 'A Double-Blinded, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Elective Nonhysterectomy Laparoscopic Surgery', in Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Elsevier BV, Vol. 30, pp. S14 - S14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2023.08.041

Conference Abstracts | 2023

McCormack LJ; Song S; Budden A; Ma CH; Nguyen K; Li FG; Lim C; Maheux-Lacroix S; Arnold A; Deans R; Won H; Knapman B; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Abbott J, 2023, 'Immediate Versus Delayed Urinary Catheter Removal Following Non-Hysterectomy Benign Gynecological Laparoscopy: A Randomised Trial', in Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Elsevier BV, Vol. 30, pp. S19 - S19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2023.08.053

Conference Papers | 2022

Benness H; Sii S; Deans R, 2022, 'Clitoral Hair Tourniquet Syndrome in a 4-year-old - A Delay in Diagnosis can Lead to Tissue Ischaemia and Damage', in AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 7 - 7, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000918712800013&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Abstracts | 2022

Kapurubandara S; Lowes B; Sansom-Daly U; Deans R; Abbott J, 2022, 'A systematic review to determine optimal diagnostic assessment tools to detect pelvic floor myofascial pain', in INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL, SPRINGER LONDON LTD, Vol. 33, pp. S154 - S154, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000810680400242&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Preprints | 2022

McCormack L; Song S; Budden A; Ma C; Nguyen K; Li F; Lim CY; Maheux-Lacroix S; Arnold A; Deans R; Won H; Knapman B; Hawes EN; Abbott J, 2022, Bladder Care Following Benign Non-Hysterectomy Gynecological Laparoscopy: A Randomized Clinical Trial, http://dx.doi.org/10.22541/au.166356908.88072835/v1

Conference Papers | 2022

Sii S; Deans R; Benness H, 2022, 'The Cervical Crossover Phenomenon - A Novel Finding of a Mullerian Anomaly?', in AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 61 - 61, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000918712800156&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Papers | 2021

McCormack L; Abbott J; Hawes EN; Deans R, 2021, 'Training For and Undertaking Gynaecological Surgery in Australia: A Comprehensive Analysis of AIHW and MBS Data', in AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 85 - 86, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000651190000171&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Preprints | 2020

Anazodo A; Choi S; Signorelli C; Ellis S; Johnston K; Wakefield C; Deans R; Neville K; Cohn RJ, 2020, Reproductive Care of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer Survivors: A Twelve-Year Evaluation, http://dx.doi.org/10.22541/au.159160329.93924889

Conference Papers | 2019

Vancaillie T; Chan K; Liu J; Deans R; Howard E, 2019, 'Asherman syndrome: retrospective audit of a single-operator cohort of 424 cases', in AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 97 - 98, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000492455000267&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Presentations | 2018

Anazodo A; Logan S; Wakefield CE; Cohn R; Stern K; Agresta F; Jayasinghe Y; Deans R; Segelov E; McLachlan RI; Gerstl B; Sullian E; Ledger W, 2018, 'Oncofertility care and the impact on reproductive concerns, psychological distress and satisfaction in cancer patients at diagnosis, parents and partners', presented at 3rd Global Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Congress, Sheraton Grand Elizabeth Street Sydney, 04 December 2018 - 06 December 2018

Conference Papers | 2018

Dietrich J; Balen A; Deans R; Mezzini T; Grover S, 2018, 'Panel Discussion - Gender Issues in Gynaecology Practice', in AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 13 - 13, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000443678800033&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Presentations | 2018

Logan S; Anazodo A; Wakefield C; Cohn R; Stern K; Agresta F; Jayasinghe Y; Deans R; Segelov E; Mclachlan R; Gerstl B; Sullivan E; Ledger W, 2018, 'Oncofertility care and the impact on reproductive concerns, psychological distress and satisfaction in cancer patients at diagnosis, parents and partners', presented at Fertility Society of Australia, Melbourne, 10 September 2018 - 12 September 2018

Conference Papers | 2018

Ravendran K; Foo J; Chow J; Nguyen K; Deans R, 2018, 'Effect of the First Laparoscopy in An Adolescent and Young Adult Population and Its Association with Chronic Pelvic Pain - A Retrospective Audit', in AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 71 - 71, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000443678800216&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Other | 2018

Song S; Budden A; Short A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Abbott J, 2018, Reply to: ‘Concerns regarding the use of vaginal fractional CO2 laser’, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12877

Conference Presentations | 2015

Anazodo AC; Stern C; MaLachlan R; Gerstl B; Agresta F; Cohn R; Jayasinghe Y; Wakefield CE; Daly G; Gilbert L; Orme L; Wand H; Viney R; Gillam L; Deans R; Jetti M; Chapman M; Ledger W; Sullivan E, 2015, 'Australasian Oncofertility Registry: Monitoring referral patterns and the uptake, quality and complications of fertility preservation strategies in Australia and New Zealand.', presented at Fertility Society of Australia Conference 2015, Canberra Australia, 13 September 2015 - 15 September 2015

Conference Abstracts | 2015

Cui C; Abbott J; Deans R, 2015, 'Is there a link between pubic hair removal and labiaplasty?', in BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY-BLACKWELL, Vol. 122, pp. 398 - 398, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000356713000872&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Papers | 2015

Ketheeswaran A; Morrisey J; Abbott J; Bennett M; Dudley J; Deans R, 2015, 'Vaginal dilation audit', in BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY-BLACKWELL, pp. 318 - 318, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000356713000701&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Other | 2007

Deans R; Hughes GJ; Steigrad SJ; Vancaillie TG, 2007, Pregnancy in a non communicating rudimentary horn, Royal Australian N Z College Obstetricians & Gynec,

Conference Papers | 2000

Deans R, 2000, 'Mesenchymal stem cells: cell and gene therapy applications', in EUROPEAN CYTOKINE NETWORK, JOHN LIBBEY EUROTEXT LTD, FRANCE, PARIS, pp. 323 - 324, presented at Euroconference of Institute-Pasteur on Cellular Therapy, FRANCE, PARIS, 03 February 2000 - 04 February 2000, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000088681300026&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

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