A/Prof Felix Chan

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Dr Felix Chan graduated from the University of New South Wales in 1986 with a Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery. After gaining experience in general medicine, surgery, emergency medicine and paediatrics he developed an interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He received the Gold Medal for MRANZCOG examination in 1990 and was admitted to the Westmead Hospital Integrated Training Program. He was inspired by Prof Alex Crandon and Prof Roger Houghton (professors in gynaecological oncology) and became the first fellow in gynaecological oncology at the hospital. He has a keen interest in developing and applying surgery in this exciting field of medicine.

In 1996 he spent his fellowship at King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, where he developed a keen interest in defining the role of laparoscopic surgery in gynaecological oncology. He had the opportunity to work with Prof Anthony J McCartney, Prof Ian Hammond and Prof Yee Leung, and in 1997 had the pleasure to work with Prof J Shepherd in St Bartholomew's Hospital, Royal Marsden and Royal London Hospitals in the UK. He gained proficiency and expertise in gynaecological surgery after attending a master class with D Queleu, D Dargent (France) and Prof John Monaghan (UK).

He previously served as a senior lecturer for UNSW, Associate Professor for University of Western Sydney and a tutor in surgical skill for RANZCOG. He is a Paul Harris Fellow and Gold companion for Australia Rotary Health. He was a nominee for Australasian of the Year in 2009, 2011 and 2012.

Research

A/Prof Chan's research interests surround the role of surgery in the treatment of gynaecological malignancy. He is a pioneering surgeon in robotic surgery in Australia. In relation to oncological surgery, Dr Chan's interests are in Radical Hysterectomy; Radical pelvic sidewall dissection; Assessment & removal of adnexal mass; Staging & surgical treatment of gynaecological cancer; Radical vulvectomy; Inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy; Pelvic & para-aortic lymphadenectomy; Radical tumour debulking for ovarian cancer; en bloc resection of sigmoid-rectum; and small bowel resection & reanaestomosis.

Other interests include assessment & management of women with abnormal pap smears; laser therapy for genital dysplasia; assessment & management of women with familial cancer syndrome; treatment of primary & recurrent genital repair; laparoscopic pelvic floor repair and sacrocolpopexy with mesh; treatment of advanced pelvic endometriosis; laparoscopic tubal reversal; laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids; laparoscopic removal of pelvic mass; surgical treatment of genital fistular; and reconstructive vaginal & vulval surgery.

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