About Dr Russell Hogg

BSc(Hons) MBBS PhD FRANZCOG CGO

Associate Professor Hogg is a Gynaecologist and Gynaecologic Oncologist. In addition to a Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology he has completed three years of advanced training in the treatment of gynaecological cancer. This provided him with additional expertise in bowel, urinary tract and laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of gynaecological conditions. Associate Professor Hogg is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and is an accredited specialist in Gynaecological Oncology._x000D_ As well as an area wide appointment at the Sydney West Area Health Service, he consults with Specialist Services at the Sydney Adventist Hospital and Norwest Private Hospital._x000D_ Associate Professor Hogg has a particular interest in complex laparoscopic surgery, management of women at high risk of gynaecological cancer, fertility-sparing treatments for gynaecological cancer, the biology of ovarian cancers and multidisciplinary care for women with gynaecological cancer. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and is involved with NSW Health advisory bodies. Associate Professor Hogg's research interests include laparoscopic surgery for uterine cancer, familial gynaecological cancer, ovarian cancer biology and the treatment of vulval cancer. He is a principal or co-investigator on several NHMRC funded research trials.

Obstetrician, Gynaecologist provides diagnostic, treatment and preventative medical and surgical services related to the care of women, fetuses and children during pregnancy and childbirth, and to disorders of the female genital, urinary, rectal and reproductive organs. Obstetrician provide medical care before, during, and after childbirth. Gynaecologist diagnose, treat, and aid in the prevention of disorders of the female reproductive system. A Medical Oncologist is a consultant physician specialising in the investigation, study, diagnosis, management and treatment of benign and malignant growths, tumours, cancers and diseases. Sub-specialties of oncology includes surgical oncology (removes the tumour or cancerous tissue during an operation), radiation oncology (radiation therapy), medical oncology (chemotherapy and ) hormone therapy, gynaecological oncologist (treats cancers of the female reproductive system and genitals), haematological oncologist (treats cancers of the blood and bone marrow), paediatric oncologist (treats cancers in children).

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