P 07 3830 3300 F 07 3830 3399info@brisbaneurologyclinic.com.au11th Floor, 135 Wickham TerraceBRISBANE QLD 4000

ANNOUNCING the first mobile Urodynamic service in Queensland by a UrologistOur practice is pleased to announce the recent purchase of mobile urodynamic equipment and with this, the launch of the Brisbane Urology Clinic Mobile Incontinence Clinic. We are the fi rst and only urology practice in Queensland to offer a mobile urodynamic and incontinence assessment service. The purchase of this equipment will improve access for patients who are seeking specialist help in quality assessment and management of their incontinence. Dr Kate Gray is providing this service at our central Brisbane practice and also at Everton Park and Greenslopes. From January 2017 the mobile service will be available for Central Queensland. This is an open access service for GP’s and other specialists, with ongoing shared management with our urologists available, as required. Incontinence is a troubling problem for many Australians both men and women alike. 65% of women and 30% of men sitting in a GP waiting room report some type of urinary incontinence, yet only 31% of patients seek help from a health professional.Urodynamic assessment is a useful tool, overseen by a urologist, for those patients where initial management strategies have failed or the type of incontinence is not clear.While for many there are simple strategies such as bladder retraining, pelvic fl oor exercises and medications that can help, there remains a signifi cant number of patients, where further investigations and management is needed to assist in achieving the best outcome.Kate consults on a signifi cant number of patients with neurological conditions and patients seeking a second opinion in the management of their incontinence. Our practice continues to offer early initial appointments for patients with incontinence and provides effi cient workup and management pathways. This is supported by our “in house” nursing care with pelvic fl oor exercises education and bladder retraining available as needed. We were the fi rst urology practice in Australia to offer “in rooms” botox injections for urgency

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BRISBANE UROLOGY

IN THIS EDITION...• Announcing the fi rst mobile Urodynamic

service in Queensland by a Urologist• Dr Peter Heathcote voted President of

The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ)

• Did you know? Brisbane Urology Clinic in-house procedures

• Central Queensland Urology Clinic services regional Queensland

– New Service to Mackay – Bundaberg Anniversary• Dr Greg Malone takes London

incontinence and remain the only practice in Brisbane offering this service, meaning hospital admission is not required. This, our new mobile urodynamic service and continuing nursing support affords a unique and exceptional service for our patients and referring doctors. The Brisbane Urology Clinic Mobile Incontinence Service will be launched in Rockhampton in January 2017.

For all appointments and enquiries, please call 07 3830 3300Central Queensland

Urology ClinicSERVICES REGIONAL QUEENSLANDNew Service to Mackay We’re pleased to announce a boost to Urology services in Mackay. Dr Peter Burke has commenced surgical and consulting sessions at the Mater Private Hospital. These visits minimize travel requirements for patients requiring consultations and minor procedures while allowing access to the comprehensive Urological service provided by the BUC Surgeons, Nurses and Administrative Staff.

For all appointments and enquiries, please call 07 3830 3300

Dr Kate Gray, a Fellow of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ) and recipient of the USANZ.

Dr Gray is available for consultation at Wickham Terrace, Everton Park and North Lakes. Dr Gray performs surgery at Brisbane Private Hospital, North West Private Hospital and Greenslopes Private Hospital.

Flexible Cystoscopy, Bladder Botox Injections and Urodynamic evaluation are available in consulting rooms without need for hospital admission.

Did you know Brisbane Urology Clinic has two part-time fully experienced urology nurses?BUC provides in house cystoscopies, vasectomies, Botox treatments and Urodynamics. This rooms service is a timely and convenient alternative to patients rather than having to visit a hospital for a day procedure. Our Nurses, who are qualifi ed continence advisors, attend patients in our procedure room, which is fully accredited with TQCS International. They are specialists in Prostate Cancer, act as a point of contact and support, provide information and education and assist with issues with bladder retraining and re-catheterisation.Brisbane Urology Clinic has an erectile dysfunction advisor who offers advice with lifestyle changes, medication options and vacuum devices. She also provides support for patients considering penile prosthesis surgery and education following surgery.

Brisbane Urology Clinic is pleased to announce that at the annual scientifi c meeting of The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ) in February 2017 Dr Heathcote will take up his appointment as President. USANZ is responsible for the advocacy, training and education of Urologists and Urology trainees in Australia and New Zealand and also accredits training facilities and supervises International Medical Graduates in Urology.Peter has a long history of college and USANZ activity. This includes experience as College examiner and senior examiner, sitting on the Board of Urology, appointed USANZ Qld section chair and attending as a Senior Urologist at PAH and Greenslopes Hospitals.The USANZ has strong ties with international societies including the American Urologic Association, the British Association of Urologic

Surgeons and the European Association of Urology. This enables exchange of visiting guest lectures and facilitates overseas postings for our Australian and New Zealand Trainees during their post Fellowship period.Dr Heathcote will continue his clinical practice in concert with the partners at BUC.

DR PETER HEATHCOTE VOTED PRESIDENT of The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ)

Jenny Crisp RN Lynne Morris RN

Bundaberg AnniversaryDr Jason Paterdis nears his 5th anniversary of providing a complete urological service to Bundaberg and surrounds. He consults and operates through the Friendlies Hospital on a Fortnightly basis, and holds regular GPO education events.Dr Paterdis treats a wide range of urological conditions, and has a special interest in minimally invasive robotic surgery, with vast experience in robotic prostatectomy and kidney surgery.Dr Paterdis is happy to receive calls directly, and utilizes phone and skype consultations for urgent patients in order to expedite care.

Bundaberg Rooms

11th Floor135 Wickham TerraceBRISBANE QLD 4000

P 07 3830 3300 F 07 3830 339924 hour on call mobile 0417 307 776info@brisbaneurologyclinic.com.auwww.brisbaneurologyclinic.com.au

DID YOU KNOW? Brisbane Urology Clinic in-house procedures

Please see clinic locations to see other area’s regional and in Brisbane that we service. For all appointments and enquiries, please call 07 3830 3300

CLINIC LOCATIONSFor all appointments and enquiries, please call 07 3830 3300

Brisbane Urology ClinicLevel 11, 135 Wic\kham Terrace Brisbane QLD 4000P 07 3830 3300Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pmCentral Queensland Urology ClinicSuite 10, Mater Medical Centre Jessie Street RockhamptonP O7 4922 588307 F 07 4922 5883Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pmFriendly Society Private HospitalMedical Consulting, Suite B Woondooma Street Entrance Bundaberg QLD 4670P 07 3830 3300 F 07 3830 3399www.thefriendlies.org.au7 days 24 hoursMackay Medical CentreSuite 24, 76 Willetts RoadNorth MackayP (07) 3830 3340Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm

OTHER LOCATIONSBeenleighBundaberg Cleveland

North LakesSunnybankThe Gap

Our Nurses can be contacted on 38303390 see our website for further information on this valuable service.www.brisbaneurologyclinic.com.au

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Dr Greg Malone takes LONDON

At the time of writing this newsletter Dr Malone is in London attending the 10th Masterclass of Genito-Urethral Reconstructive Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Urologist Dr Greg Malone is the only Australian to be invited on the faculty for a special medical conference in London.It is due to his expertise in many areas, particularly in pioneering robotic surgery in Queensland, that Dr Malone has achieved such respect and recognition internationally.

Everton Park GreenslopesKippa-Ring