Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Gynaecological Cancers Data Management Project
Principal Investigator: Dr David Hansen and Associate Professor Robert Rome
The aim of this project is to identify a nationally consistent approach to the collection of gynaecological cancer data that will facilitate comparative analysis of cancer outcomes and result in the establishment of evidence-based national benchmarks.
Australasian Maternity Outcomes Surveillance System (AMOSS)
Principal Investigator: Associate Professor Elizabeth Sullivan
AMOSS is an active surveillance system designed to collect data on rare or serious conditions in pregnancy. The aim is to conduct studies that will assist in developing knowledge and improve understanding of risks, diagnosis and treatment of rare conditions in pregnancy.
Comparison of health and development of young adults born with and without assisted conception
Principal Investigator: Associate Professor Jane Halliday
Currently, almost 3% of babies born in Australia have been conceived with Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART). The aim of this project is to undertake a systematic investigation of the health and development of young people aged 18 – 26 years who were conceived from IVF treatment by collecting data from mothers and young adults from IVF and comparing this to the general Victorian population.
Audit of blood and blood product transfusion practice in patients undergoing major gynaecological surgery
Principal Investigators: Associate Professor Robert Rome
Large numbers of patients rely on blood products to support them through medical/surgical care or for regular transfusions to maintain health. Patients who are transfused expect that the decision to transfuse is appropriate, that the blood products are safe, and that the transfusion process meets the highest standards. This retrospective audit aims to assess the indications for blood transfusion in patients undergoing major gynaecological surgery.
Mother and Baby Outcomes in Singleton Assisted Reproductive Technology Pregnancies
Principal Investigator: Professor David Healy
The health of babies and their mothers after assisted reproductive technology (ART), is of great international interest. The ‘birth emphasizing a successful singleton at term’ (BESST) outcome is a definition of a successful outcome in ART. This study will examine outcomes for mothers and singleton babies following ART, specifically, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). This project will inform healthcare providers, the community, and those with infertility about issues regarding the health of mother and baby when ART treatments are used.
Blastogenesis defects and assisted reproductive technologies: a case control study
Principal Investigator: Associate Professor Jane Halliday
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) was pioneered in Victoria during the 1970s and has assisted thousands of Victorian couples to have children despite fertility problems. Previous research has shown that babies born through ART are at increased risk of having a birth defect compared to babies who were conceived naturally but further investigation is required to confirm these findings. The aim of this study is to determine whether ART was more likely to be the method of conception in blastogenesis defect cases.