Speciality

Subspeciality

  • Urology
  • Female urology, Functional urology, Incontinence, Reconstructive urology, Urodynamics

Areas of interest

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Laser and Lithotripsy

About

As Australia's first female urologist, Professor Helen O'Connell is a pioneer in urology research and treatment for urological conditions in both men and women. Her private consulting rooms are situated in East Melbourne where she conducts in depth consultations, including Telehealth appointments. Professor O'Connell takes the time to discuss your history, symptoms and all of your treatment options so that you have as much information as possible when making a decision about your treatment. Providing personal care for patients experiencing lower urinary tract, bladder and prostate conditions such as, Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Prolapse and Overactive Bladder. Offering treatments such as Botox and Bulkamid injections, Pubovaginal Slings, TURP, TURBP, Transvaginal Mesh Removal and Urolift Staples.

Consulting locations

Consulting Location

Suite 4.4
124 Grey Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002

Epworth locations

Hospital

Epworth Freemasons Albert Street

Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • FRACS (Urol)
  • Master Medicine (MMed)
  • Doctorate of Medicine (MD)
  • FAICD

Education and training

  • MBBS - University of Melbourne
  • Royal Australasian College of Surgeon, FRACS (Urol)
  • Master Medicine (MMed) University of Melbourne
  • Doctorate of Medicine (MD) University of Melbourne
  • Fellowship of Female Urology and Reconstructive Surgery - University of Texas, Houston

Research

  • Female urethral science
  • Minimally invasive surgical approaches to problematic transvaginal mesh
  • Urethral bulking agents for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women
  • Urethral obstruction post incontinence/prolapse surgery

Professional Associations

  • USANZ
  • RACS
  • ICS
  • CFA
  • SUFU