Professor Jason Abbott

Associate Gynaecologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon B Med (Hons), FRANZCOG, FRCOG, PhD

Whether it’s delivering a newborn calf, taking a chainsaw to a fallen tree, or slow-cooking a batch of his famous (and crazy-hot) sweet chilli sauce, Jason has skills that you would never know and probably won’t need. But since he also applies the same passion, skill and precision to every aspect of his professional life, you will be assured of second-to-none care, world leading knowledge and supreme surgical skills.

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Expertise and Special Interests

Professor Abbott is a highly regarded senior surgeon who has extensive expertise in all areas of surgical gynaecology, including (but not limited to):

Advanced laparoscopic surgery
Hysteroscopy
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Ovarian cysts
Hysterectomy (including gender affirming)
Adenomyosis
Menstrual disorders
Chronic pelvic pain

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Jason has undertaken training in Australia and the United Kingdom, completing his PhD thesis in the surgical management of endometriosis in 2003. Since then, he has established himself as a leading teacher, trainer and gynaecological surgeon both nationally and internationally.

Now Professor at UNSW, Jason has authored more than 100 scientific papers and has written an undergraduate textbook in obstetrics and gynaecology. He heads the GRACE research unit at UNSW and is a sought after speaker.

Serving on the board of AGES, Chairing the Practice committee of the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists (he is not even American!), the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation and being a founding member of Endometriosis Australia, Jason’s talents are used for both scientific and philanthropic purposes. With four PhD students, multiple honours and masters students and a heavy teaching load he is committed and passionate about making sure that science drives the care that you receive.

Jason is Associate Editor for the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology, Human Reproduction, and ANZJOG. In 2018 Jason was announced as the Chair of the first National Endometriosis Steering Group in Australia following the release of the Australian Government’s first National Action Plan for Endometriosis.

A previous nominee for Australian of the Year, Jason is firmly focused on women’s health issues locally and internationally. As a former gymnast and athlete he knows that hard work, balance and persistence are key ingredients of success. When he is not working (which is pretty much all of the time) he is on his farm raising beef cattle, repairing fences and growing stone fruit.

The founding Director of Alana, Jason has established himself as a leading teacher, trainer and gynaecological surgeon both nationally and internationally.

Book Chapters

Andriputri S; lyons S; abbott J, 2018, ‘Gynaecologic Laparoscopy’, in Arulkumaran S; Denny L; Doumouchtsis S; Ledger W (ed.), Oxford Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oxford University Press, Oxford

Harpham ME; Abbott J, 2015, ‘Investigating chronic pelvic pain: surgical approaches’, in CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS, pp. 40 – 50, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000357528700004&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a

Abbott J; Cuss A, 2014, ‘Abnormal Uterine Bleeding’, in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. An Evidence-Based Guide, Elsevier Health Sciences, pp. 231 – 231

Abbott J; Ledger WL, 2014, ‘Chronic Pelvic Pain’, in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. An Evidence-Based Guide, Elsevier Health Sciences, pp. 79 – 93

Abbott J; Deans R, 2014, ‘Fundamentals of Gynaecology: the menstrual cycle and clinical interaction’, in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. An Evidence Based Guide, Elsevier Health Sciences, pp. 25 – 25

Abbott J; Deans R, 2014, ‘Sexual Development and Puberty’, in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. An Evidence-Based Guide, Elsevier Health Sciences, pp. 10 – 24

Harpham ME; Abbott J, 2014, ‘Investigating chronic pelvic pain: Surgical approaches’, in Chronic Pelvic Pain, pp. 40 – 50, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107478084.004

Abbott J, 2012, ‘Surgical Therapies: Randomized Controlled Trials in Endometriosis’, in Endometriosis: Science and Practice, pp. 410 – 418, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781444398519.ch40

Garry R; Abbott J, 2005, ‘The role of hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy in the management of endometriosis’, in Modern Management of Endometriosis, pp. 360 – 368

Abbott J; Vancaillie TG, 2003, ‘Control of menorrhagia by electrodesiccation’, in Hysteroscopy, Resectoscopy and Endometral Ablation, edn. Original, Parthenon Publishing Group, USA/UK, pp. 139 – 148

Abbott J; Vancaillie TG, 2003, ‘Hysteroscopic Sterilisation’, in Kossut M (ed.), Plasticity of Adult Barrel Cortex, edn. Original, FP Graham Publishing Co., Mountain Home, Tennessee, pp. 119 – 128

Journal Articles

Song S; Budden A; Short A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Abbott J, 2019, ‘Author response to Letter to the Editor’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 59, pp. E3 – E4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12898

Song S; Budden A; Short A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Abbott J, 2018, ‘The Evidence for Laser Treatments to the Vulvo-vagina’, Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, vol. 73, pp. 150 – 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000530616.31429.3b

Nesbitt-Hawes EM; Dietz HP; Abbott JA, 2018, ‘Morphometry of the nulliparous pelvic floor’, Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 52, pp. 672 – 676, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.19075

Deans R; Vancaillie T; Ledger W; Liu J; Abbott JA, 2018, ‘Live birth rate and obstetric complications following the hysteroscopic management of intrauterine adhesions including Asherman syndrome’, Human Reproduction, vol. 33, pp. 1847 – 1853, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dey237

Munro MG; Critchley HO D; Fraser IS; Haththotuwa R; Kriplani A; Bahamondes L; Füchtner C; Tonye R; Archer D; Abbott J; Abdel-Wahed A; Berbic M; Brache V; Breitkoph D; Brill A; Broder M; Brosens I; Chwalisz K; Clark J; d’Arcangues C; Dueholm M; Emanuel HM; Farquhar C; Festin M; Fong YF; Fritz M; Guo SW; Gordts S; Grizimbis G; Harlow S; Heikinheimo O; Hickey M; Higham J; Hurd W; Isaacson K; Johnson J; Lasmar R; Learman L; Lockwood C; Lukes A; Mansur D; Matteson K; Monroe S; Milsom I; Mok A; Myers E; Nelson A; O’Brien S; Olive D; Pollard C; Pope R; Persson E; Rebar R; Shaw D; Sheth S; Singh S; Schenken R; Spies J; Stewart E; Tan D; Taub D; van der Spuy Z; Vercellini P; Vogelsong K; Warner P, 2018, ‘The two FIGO systems for normal and abnormal uterine bleeding symptoms and classification of causes of abnormal uterine bleeding in the reproductive years: 2018 revisions’, International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol. 143, pp. 393 – 408, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.12666

Maheux-Lacroix S; Mennen J; Arnold A; Budden A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Won HR; Abbott J, 2018, ‘The need for further surgical intervention following primary hysteroscopic morcellation of submucosal leiomyomas in women with abnormal uterine bleeding’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 58, pp. 570 – 575, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12781

Song S; Budden A; Short A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Abbott J, 2018, ‘The Evidence for Laser Treatments to the Vulvo-vagina: Making Sure We Do Not Repeat Past Mistakes’, Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, vol. 73, pp. 150 – 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000530616.31429.3b

Nesbitt-Hawes EM; Dietz HP; Abbott JA, 2018, ‘Four-dimensional ultrasound guidance for pelvic floor Botulinum toxin-A injection in chronic pelvic pain: a novel technique’, Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 51, pp. 396 – 400, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.17537

Abbott J, 2018, ‘Response to: Yazdani A. Surgery or in vitro fertilisation: The simplicity of this question belies its complexity. When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 58, pp. 132 – 133, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12769

Bhatti M; Ketheeswaran A; Arnold A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Won HR; Abbott J, 2018, ‘Pelvic examination may be meaningfully taught to novices and be used to predict operating times for laparoscopic excision of endometriosis in one surgical procedure’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 58, pp. 239 – 246, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12733

Ketheeswaran A; Morrisey J; Abbott J; Bennett M; Dudley J; Deans R, 2018, ‘Intensive vaginal dilation using adjuvant treatments in women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome: retrospective cohort study’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 58, pp. 108 – 113, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12715

Budden A; Abbott JA, 2018, ‘The Diagnosis and Surgical Approach of Uterine Septa’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 25, pp. 209 – 217, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2017.07.017

Vanhie A; Meuleman C; Tomassetti C; Timmerman D; D’Hoore A; Wolthuis A; Van Cleynenbreugel B; Dancet E; Van Den Broeck U; Tsaltas J; Renner SP; Ebert AD; Carmona F; Abbott J; Stepniewska A; Taylor H; Saridogan E; Mueller M; Keckstein J; Pluchino N; Zupi E; Dunselman G; Abrao MS; Chapron C; D’Hooghe T, 2017, ‘Reply: Should we also work on an international informed consent for endometriosis surgery?’, Human Reproduction, vol. 32, pp. 480 – 481, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dew336

Abbott JA; Munro MG; Singh SS; Scheib S; Jackson TR; Jansen F; Chahine EB; Deans R; Emanuel MH; Di Spiezio Sardo A; Campo R; De Wilde RL, 2017, ‘AAGL practice report: practice guidelines on intrauterine adhesions developed in collaboration with the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE)’, Gynecological Surgery, vol. 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s10397-017-1007-3

Arentz S; Smith CA; Abbott J; Bensoussan A, 2017, ‘Nutritional supplements and herbal medicines for women with polycystic ovary syndrome; a systematic review and meta-analysis’, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12906-017-2011-x

Maheux-Lacroix S; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Won H; Budden A; Adamson D; Abbott JA, 2017, ‘Endometriosis fertility index predicts live births following surgical resection of moderate and severe endometriosis’, Human Reproduction, vol. 32, pp. 2243 – 2249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dex291

Abbott J, 2017, ‘Surgical treatment is an excellent option for women with endometriosis and infertility’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 57, pp. 679 – 681, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12742

Arentz S; Smith CA; Abbott J; Fahey P; Cheema BS; Bensoussan A, 2017, ‘Combined Lifestyle and Herbal Medicine in Overweight Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Randomized Controlled Trial’, Phytotherapy Research, vol. 31, pp. 1330 – 1340, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ptr.5858

Maheux-Lacroix S; Li F; Bujold E; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Abbott J, 2017, ‘Cesarean Scar Pregnancies: A Systematic Review of Treatment Options’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 24, pp. 915 – 925, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2017.05.019

Rodgers RJ; Reid GD; Koch J; Deans R; Ledger WL; Friedlander M; Gilchrist RB; Walters KA; Abbott JA, 2017, ‘The safety and efficacy of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for fertility preservation in women with early breast cancer: A systematic review’, Human Reproduction, vol. 32, pp. 1033 – 1045, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dex027

Abbott JA, 2017, ‘Adenomyosis and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB-A)—Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management’, Best Practice and Research: Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 40, pp. 68 – 81, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2016.09.006

Maheux-Lacroix S; Li F; Laberge PY; Abbott J, 2016, ‘Imaging for Polyps and Leiomyomas in Women with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: A Systematic Review’, Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 128, pp. 1425 – 1436, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000001776

Arnold A; Ketheeswaran A; Bhatti M; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Abbott J, 2016, ‘A Prospective Analysis of Hysteroscopic Morcellation in the Management of Intrauterine Pathologies’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 23, pp. 435 – 441, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2016.01.013

Aitchison LP; Cui CK; Arnold A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Abbott J, 2016, ‘The ergonomics of laparoscopic surgery: a quantitative study of the time and motion of laparoscopic surgeons in live surgical environments’, Surgical Endoscopy, vol. 30, pp. 5068 – 5076, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00464-016-4855-4

Vanhie A; Meuleman C; Tomassetti C; Timmerman D; D’Hoore A; Wolthuis A; Van Cleynenbreugel B; Dancet E; Van Den Broeck U; Tsaltas J; Renner SP; Ebert AD; Carmona F; Abbott J; Stepniewska A; Taylor H; Saridogan E; Mueller M; Keckstein J; Pluchino N; Janik G; Zupi E; Minelli L; Cooper M; Dunselman G; Koh C; Abrao M; Chapron C; D’Hooghe T, 2016, ‘Consensus on Recording Deep Endometriosis Surgery: The CORDES statement’, Human Reproduction, vol. 31, pp. 1219 – 1223, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dew067

Vanhie A; Meuleman C; Tomassetti C; Timmerman D; D’Hoore A; Wolthuis A; Van Cleynenbreugel B; Dancet E; Van den Broeck U; Tsaltas J; Renner SP; Ebert AD; Carmona F; Abbott J; Stepniewska A; Taylor H; Saridogan E; Mueller M; Keckstein J; Pluchino N; Janik G; Zupi E; Minelli L; Cooper M; Dunselman G; Koh C; Abrao MS; Chapron C; D’Hooghe T, 2016, ‘Consensus on Recording Deep Endometriosis Surgery: the CORDES statement.’, Hum Reprod, vol. 31, pp. 2660, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dew136

Ketheeswaran A; Morrisey J; Abbott J; Bennett M; Dudley J; Deans R, 2015, ‘Vaginal Dilation in Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome.’, J Minim Invasive Gynecol, vol. 22, pp. S103 – S104, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.279

Cui CK; Nesbitt-Hawes EM; Abbott JA, 2015, ‘Assessment of Pelvic Floor Musculature in Women With and Without Pelvic Pain Using Four Dimensional (4D) Ultrasound.’, J Minim Invasive Gynecol, vol. 22, pp. S15 – S16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.050

Aitchison LP; Cui CK; Arnold A; Abbott J, 2015, ‘The Ergonomics of Laparoscopic Surgery in Live Surgical Environments.’, J Minim Invasive Gynecol, vol. 22, pp. S105, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.283

Arnold A; Ketheeswaran A; Bhatti M; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Abbott J, 2015, ‘Prospective Study on the of Use of the MyoSure® for Hysteroscopic Resection of Endometrial Pathology.’, J Minim Invasive Gynecol, vol. 22, pp. S45 – S46, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.125

Bhatti M; Arnold A; Ketheeswaran A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Abbott J, 2015, ‘A Comparison of Examination and Surgical Findings in Women With Endometriosis.’, J Minim Invasive Gynecol, vol. 22, pp. S55 – S56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.149

Arnold A; Aitchison LP; Abbott J, 2015, ‘Preoperative mechanical bowel preparation for abdominal, laparoscopic, and vaginal surgery: A systematic review’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 22, pp. 737 – 752, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2015.04.003

Abbott J, 2015, ‘Surgical simulation stimulation’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 55, pp. 301 – 302, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12390

Nesbitt-Hawes EM; Campbell N; Maley PE; Won H; Hooshmand D; Henry A; Ledger W; Abbott JA, 2015, ‘The Surgical Treatment of Severe Endometriosis Positively Affects the Chance of Natural or Assisted Pregnancy Postoperatively’, BioMed Research International, vol. 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/438790

Aitchison LP; Flint J; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Ledger W; Abbott J, 2015, ‘a feasibility study determining surgical ergonomics in a live surgical setting’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 22, pp. 626 – 630, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2015.01.022

Cuss A; Bhatt M; Abbott J, 2015, ‘Coming to Terms With the Fact That the Evidence for Laparoscopic Entry Is as Good as It Gets’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 22, pp. 332 – 341, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2014.10.023

Buckley VA; Nesbitt-Hawes EM; Atkinson P; Won HR; Deans R; Burton A; Lyons SD; Abbott JA, 2015, ‘Laparoscopic myomectomy: Clinical outcomes and comparative evidence’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 22, pp. 11 – 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2014.08.007

Munro MG; Abbott JA; Vilos GA; Brill AI, 2015, ‘Radiofrequency electrical energy guidelines for authors: what’s in a name?’, J Minim Invasive Gynecol, vol. 22, pp. 1 – 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2014.10.014

Bajzak KI; Green IC; Jacobs VR; Johnson NP; Lieng M; Munro MG; Singh S; Sokol ER; Abbott JA; Lyons T; Zupi E, 2014, ‘AAGL Practice Report: Practice Guidelines for Laparoscopic Subtotal/Supracervical Hysterectomy (LSH)’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 21, pp. 9 – 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2013.08.001

Abbott JA; Bajzak KI; Green IC; Jacobs VR; Johnson NP; Lieng M; Munro MG; Singh S; Sokol ER; Sokol I; Kho R; Margulies RU; Rardin CR, 2014, ‘AAGL Practice Report: Practice Guidelines on the Prevention of Apical Prolapse at the Time of Benign Hysterectomy’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 21, pp. 715 – 722, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2014.04.001

Arentz S; Abbott JA; Smith CA; Bensoussan A, 2014, ‘Herbal medicine for the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and associated oligo/amenorrhoea and hyperandrogenism; a review of the laboratory evidence for effects with corroborative clinica’, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-14-511

Harpham M; Abbott J, 2014, ‘Use of a Hysteroscopic Morcellator to Resect Miscarriage in a Woman With Recurrent Asherman’s Syndrome’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 21, pp. 1118 – 1120, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2014.05.006

Law KS K; Abbott JA; Lyons SD, 2014, ‘Energy sources for gynecologic laparoscopic surgery: A review of the literature’, Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, vol. 69, pp. 763 – 776, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OGX.0000000000000130

Arentz S; Smith CA; Abbott JA; Bensoussan A, 2014, ‘A survey of the use of complementary medicine by a self-selected community group of Australian women with polycystic ovary syndrome’, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-14-472

Arnold A; Abbott J, 2014, ‘Complications of laparoscopic surgery’, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, vol. 24, pp. 250 – 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ogrm.2014.05.003

Sgroi J; Abbott J, 2014, ‘Surgical anatomy in obstetrics and gynaecology: The trainees’ perspective’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 54, pp. 172 – 176, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12190

Law KS K; Parmar P; Gregora M; Abbott J, 2013, ‘A comparative study assessing the efficacy and acceptability of anorectal swabs for antenatal gbs screening’, Journal of Medical Screening, vol. 20, pp. 46 – 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0969141313482305

Won H; Maley P; Salim S; Rao A; Campbell NT; Abbott JA, 2013, ‘Surgical and patient outcomes using mechanical bowel preparation before laparoscopic gynecologic surgery: A randomized controlled trial’, Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, vol. 68, pp. 625 – 627, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000435524.97335.59

Abbott J, 2013, ‘Letter to the Editor’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 20, pp. 728 – 729, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2013.05.021

Bui KT; Wakefield CE; Kasparian NA; Tyler J; Abbott J; Tucker K, 2013, ‘Oral contraceptive use in women at increased risk of breast/ovarian cancer: Knowledge and attitudes’, Psycho-Oncology, vol. 22, pp. 228 – 232, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon.2049

Nesbitt-Hawes EM; Won H; Jarvis SK; Lyons SD; Vancaillie TG; Abbott JA, 2013, ‘Improvement in pelvic pain with botulinum toxin type A – Single vs. repeat injections’, Toxicon, vol. 63, pp. 83 – 87, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2012.11.018

Won HR; Maley P; Salim S; Rao A; Campbell NT; Abbott JA, 2013, ‘Surgical and patient outcomes using mechanical bowel preparation before laparoscopic gynecologic surgery: A randomized controlled trial’, Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 121, pp. 538 – 546, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e318282ed92

Reid S; Lu C; Casikar I; Reid G; Abbott J; Cario G; Chou D; Kowalski D; Cooper M; Condous G, 2013, ‘Prediction of pouch of Douglas obliteration in women with suspected endometriosis using a new real-time dynamic transvaginal ultrasound technique: The sliding sign’, Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 41, pp. 685 – 691, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.12305

Sutton C; Abbott J, 2013, ‘History of Power Sources in Endoscopic Surgery’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 20, pp. 271 – 278, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2013.03.001

Nesbitt-Hawes EM; Zhang CS; Won HR; Law K; Abbott JA, 2013, ‘Urinary retention following laparoscopic gynaecological surgery with or without 4% icodextrin anti-adhesion solution’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 53, pp. 305 – 309, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12073

Nesbitt-Hawes EM; Maley PE; Won HR; Law KS K; Zhang CS; Lyons SD; Ledger W; Abbott JA, 2013, ‘Laparoscopic Subtotal Hysterectomy: Evidence and Techniques’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 20, pp. 424 – 434, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2013.01.009

Bui T; Wakefield CE; Kasparian NA; Tyler J; Abbott J; Tucker K, 2013, ‘Knowledge and beliefs about the risks and benefits of oral contraceptives in women at increased risk of breast/ovarian cancer.’, Psycho-oncology

Thomson AJ M; Shoukrey MN; Gemmell I; Abbott JA, 2012, ‘Standardizing Pneumoperitoneum for Laparoscopic Entry. Time, Volume, or Pressure: Which Is Best?’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 19, pp. 196 – 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2011.11.001

Won HR; Maley P; Chetty N; Chan K; Abbott J, 2012, ‘Bladder dysfunction after gynecologic laparoscopic surgery for benign disease’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 19, pp. 76 – 80, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2011.09.013

Henry A; Clements S; Kingston A; Abbott J, 2012, ‘In search of work/life balance: Trainee perspectives on part-time obstetrics and gynaecology specialist training’, BMC Research Notes, vol. 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-5-19

Cuss A; Abbott J, 2012, ‘Complications of laparoscopic surgery’, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, vol. 22, pp. 59 – 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ogrm.2011.12.002

Campbell N; Ogle R; Thornton C; Hennessy A; Abbott J, 2011, ‘Urinary placental growth factor differentiates the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 51, pp. 523 – 526, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2011.01349.x

Koch J; Clements S; Abbott J, 2011, ‘Basic surgical skills training: Does it work?’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 51, pp. 57 – 60, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2010.01285.x

Campbell N; Abbott J, 2011, ‘Selecting the future in obstetrics and gynaecology: Are we stuck in the past?’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 51, pp. 310 – 314, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2011.01316.x

Salim S; Won H; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Campbell N; Abbott J, 2011, ‘Diagnosis and Management of Endometrial Polyps: A Critical Review of the Literature’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 18, pp. 569 – 581, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2011.05.018

Middleton LJ; Champaneria R; Daniels JP; Bhattacharya S; Cooper KG; Hilken NH; O’Donovan P; Gannon M; Gray R; Khan KS; International Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Individual ; Abbott J; Barrington J; Bhattacharya S; Bongers MY; Brun J-L; Busfield R; Sowter M; Clark TJ; Cooper J; Cooper KG; Corson SL; Dickersin K; Dwyer N; Gannon M; Hawe J; Hurskainen R; Meyer WR; O’Connor H; Pinion S; Sambrook AM; Tam WH; van Zon-Rabelink IA A; Zupi E, 2010, ‘Hysterectomy, endometrial destruction, and levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system (Mirena) for heavy menstrual bleeding: systematic review and meta-analysis of data from individual patients.’, BMJ, vol. 341, pp. c3929, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.c3929

SHETTY P; DEANS R; ABBOTT J, 2010, ‘A case of Clostridium perfringens infection in uterine sarcoma’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 50, pp. 495 – 496, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828x.2010.01215.x

Won HR; Abbott J, 2010, ‘Optimal management of chronic cyclical pelvic pain: An evidence-based and pragmatic approach’, International Journal of Women’s Health, vol. 2, pp. 263 – 277, http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/ijwh.s7991

Raymond AP; Chan K; Deans R; Bradbury R; Vancaillie TG; Abbott JA, 2010, ‘A Comparative, Single-Blind, Randomized Trial of Pain Associated with Suction or Non-Suction Drains after Gynecologic Laparoscopy’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 17, pp. 16 – 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2009.04.010

Deans R; Abbott J, 2010, ‘Hysteroscopic management of cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy’, Fertility and Sterility, vol. 93, pp. 1735 – 1740, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.12.099

Deans R; Abbott J, 2010, ‘Review of Intrauterine Adhesions’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 17, pp. 555 – 569, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2010.04.016

Costello MF; Abbott J; Katz S; Vancaillie T; Wilson S, 2010, ‘A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of multimodal intraoperative analgesia for laparoscopic excision of endometriosis’, Fertility and Sterility, vol. 94, pp. 436 – 443, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.03.025

Abbott J, 2009, ‘The Use of Botulinum Toxin in the Pelvic Floor for Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain-A New Answer to Old Problems?’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 16, pp. 130 – 135, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2008.11.006

Abbott J, 2009, ‘Chronic pelvic pain in women’, Australian Doctor, pp. 29 – 34

Thomson AJ M; Abbott JA; Deans R; Kingston A; Vancaillie TG, 2009, ‘The management of intrauterine synechiae’, Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 21, pp. 335 – 341, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GCO.0b013e32832e07fc

Rao A; Abbott J, 2009, ‘Using botulinum toxin for pelvic indications in women’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 49, pp. 352 – 357, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2009.01028.x

Abbott J, 2009, ‘Gynecological indications for the use of botulinum toxin in women with chronic pelvic pain’, Toxicon, vol. 54, pp. 647 – 653, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2009.01.036

Abbott J, 2008, ‘Transcervical sterilization’, Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 20, pp. 183 – 184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.gco.0000313300.28608.11

Chan K; Welsh A; Abbott J, 2008, ‘Residual Pelvic Fluid Using Two Types of Drains at Laparoscopy’, Obstetrics & Gynecology, vol. 111, pp. 1293 – 1297, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/aog.0b013e31817589cd

Ghaly S; De Abreu Lourenco R; Abbott JA, 2008, ‘Audit of endometrial biopsy at outpatient hysteroscopy’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 48, pp. 202 – 206, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2008.00834.x

Thomson AJ M; Abbott JA; Kingston A; Lenart M; Vancaillie TG, 2007, ‘Fluoroscopically guided synechiolysis for patients with Asherman’s syndrome: menstrual and fertility outcomes’, Fertility and Sterility, vol. 87, pp. 405 – 410, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.06.035

Abbott J, 2007, ‘Transcervical sterilization’, Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 19, pp. 325 – 330, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GCO.0b013e328216f880

Abbott JA; Jarvis SK; Lyons SD; Thomson A; Vancaille TG, 2006, ‘Botulinum toxin type A for chronic pain and pelvic floor spasm in women: A randomized controlled trial’, Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 108, pp. 915 – 923, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.AOG.0000237100.29870.cc

Thomson AJ M; Abbott JA; Lenart M; Willison F; Vancaillie TG; Bennett MJ, 2006, ‘Response [2]’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 13, pp. 169, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2006.01.012

Lyons SD; Chew SS B; Thomson AJ M; Lenart M; Camaris C; Vancaillie TG; Abbott JA, 2006, ‘Clinical and quality-of-life outcomes after fertility-sparing laparoscopic surgery with bowel resection for severe endometriosis’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 13, pp. 436 – 441, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2006.05.009

Clark TJ; Garry R; Abbott J, 2005, ‘Quality of life after excision of endometriosis [2] (multiple letters)’, Fertility and Sterility, vol. 83, pp. 816 – 817, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.12.024

Abbott J; Hawe J; Hunter D; Holmes M; Finn P; Garry R; Sowter MC, 2005, ‘Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis improved pain and quality of life, but there was also a strong placebo effect’, Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 7, pp. 139 – 140, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ebobgyn.2005.06.009

Ferrero S; Petrera P; Remorgida V; Ragni N; Garry R; Abbott J, 2005, ‘Endometriosis at 2nd surgery – Residual or recurrent disease [1] (multiple letters)’, Fertility and Sterility, vol. 83, pp. 815 – 816, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.12.022

Thomson AJ M; Jarvis SK; Lenart M; Abbott JA; Vancaillie TG, 2005, ‘The use of botulinum toxin type A (BOTOX®) as treatment for intractable chronic pelvic pain associated with spasm of the levator ani muscles’, BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 112, pp. 247 – 249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2004.00315.x

Teoh B; Sen R; Abbott J, 2005, ‘An evaluation of four tests used to ascertain Veres needle placement at closed laparoscopy’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 12, pp. 153 – 158, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2005.01.011

Jarvis SK; Hallam TK; Lujic S; Abbott JA; Vancaillie TG, 2005, ‘Peri-operative physiotherapy improves outcomes for women undergoing incontinence and or prolapse surgery: Results of a randomised controlled trial’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 45, pp. 300 – 303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2005.00415.x

Abbott J, 2005, ‘Transcervical sterilization’, Best Practice and Research: Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 19, pp. 743 – 756, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2005.06.004

Abbott J, 2005, ‘Bipolar radio-frequency endometrial ablation resulted in higher rates of amenorrhea than balloon ablation: Commentary’, Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 7, pp. 189 – 190, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ebobgyn.2005.09.001

Thomson AJ M; Abbott JA; Lenart M; Willison F; Vancaillie TG; Bennett MJ, 2005, ‘Assessment of a method to expel intraperitoneal gas after gynecologic laparoscopy’, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, vol. 12, pp. 125 – 129, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2005.01.020

Garry R; Fountain J; Mason S; Hawe J; Napp V; Abbott J; Clayton R; Phillips G; Whittaker M; Lilford R; Bridgman S; Brown J, 2004, ‘Erratum: The eVALuate study: Two parallel randomised trials, one comparing laparoscopic with abdominal hysterectomy, the other comparing laparoscopic with vaginal hysterectomy ((January 17) (129-133))’, British Medical Journal, vol. 328, pp. 494

Sculpher M; Manca A; Abbott J; Fountain J; Mason S; Garry R, 2004, ‘Cost effectiveness analysis of laparoscopic hysterectomy compared with standard hysterectomy: Results from a randomised trial’, British Medical Journal, vol. 328, pp. 134 – 137

Jarvis SK; Abbott JA; Lenart MB; Steensma A; Vancaillie TG, 2004, ‘Pilot study of botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain associated with spasm of the levator ani muscles’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 44, pp. 46 – 50, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2004.00163.x

Kingston A; Abbott J; Lenart M; Vancaillie T, 2004, ‘Hysteroscopic training: The butternut pumpkin model’, Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, vol. 11, pp. 256 – 261, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1074-3804(05)60210-1

Wallage S; Cooper KG; Graham WJ; Parkin DE; Abbott J, 2004, ‘Local anesthesia for microwave endometrial ablation was acceptable for most women but did not reduce recovery time: Local anesthesia for microwave endometrial ablation was only slightly less costly th’, Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 6, pp. 76 – 78, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ebobgyn.2004.04.014

Abbott J; Thomson A; Vancaillie T, 2004, ‘SprayGel™ following surgery for Asherman’s syndrome may improve pregnancy outcome’, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 24, pp. 710 – 711, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01443610400008206

Abbott J; Hawe J; Hunter D; Holmes M; Finn P; Garry R, 2004, ‘Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial’, Fertility and Sterility, vol. 82, pp. 878 – 884, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.03.046

Garry R; Fountain J; Mason S; Napp V; Brown J; Hawe J; Clayton R; Abbott J; Phillips G; Whittaker M; Lilford R; Bridgman S, 2004, ‘The eVALuate study: Two parallel randomised trials, one comparing laparoscopic with abdominal hysterectomy, the other comparing laparoscopic with vaginal hysterectomy’, British Medical Journal, vol. 328, pp. 129 – 133

Hawe J, 2003, ‘In-vitro and in-vivo histochemical and thermal studies using a thermal balloon endometrial ablation system for varying treatment times’, Human Reproduction, vol. 18, pp. 2603 – 2607, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deg503

Hawe J; Abbott J; Hunter D; Phillips G; Garry R, 2003, ‘A randomised controlled trial comparing the Cavaterm endometrial ablation system with the Nd:YAG laser for the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding’, BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 110, pp. 350 – 357, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1471-0528.2003.02224.x

Abbott J; Hawe J; Hunter D; Garry R, 2003, ‘A double-blind randomized trial comparing the Cavaterm™ and the NovaSure™ endometrial ablation systems for the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding’, Fertility and Sterility, vol. 80, pp. 203 – 208, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0015-0282(03)00549-1

Abbott JA; Hawe J; Clayton RD; Garry R, 2003, ‘The effects and effectiveness of laparoscopic excision of endometriosis: A prospective study with 2-5 year follow-up’, Human Reproduction, vol. 18, pp. 1922 – 1927, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deg275

Abbott JA; Hawe J; Garry R; Corson SL, 2003, ‘Quality of Life Should Be Considered the Primary Outcome for Measuring Success of Endometrial Ablation’, Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, vol. 10, pp. 491 – 495, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1074-3804(05)60153-3

Abbott JA; Garry R, 2002, ‘The surgical management of menorrhagia’, Human Reproduction Update, vol. 8, pp. 68 – 78, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humupd/8.1.68

Abbott J; Hawe J; Phillips G, 2002, ‘A prospective evaluation of pain and acceptability during outpatient flexible hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy’, Gynaecological Endoscopy, vol. 11, pp. 37 – 41, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.0962-1091.2002.00489.x

Cooper KG; Jack SA; Parkin DE; Grant AM; Abbott J, 2002, ‘Immediate endometrial resection for menorrhagia was more effective in the long term than initial medical management’, Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 4, pp. 126 – 127, http://dx.doi.org/10.1054/ebog.2002.0068

Abbott J; Hawe J; Shaltoot N; Hunter D; Vancaillie T; Garry R, 2002, ‘Pelvic pain scores in women without pelvic pathology’, Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, vol. 9, pp. 414 – 417, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1074-3804(05)60512-9

Jones K; Abbott J; Hawe J; Sutton C; Garry R, 2001, ‘Endometrial laser intrauterine thermotherapy for the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding: The first British experience’, British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 108, pp. 749 – 753, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0306-5456(00)00176-5

Abbott J; Hawe J; Srivastava P; Hunter D; Garry R, 2001, ‘Intraperitoneal gas drain to reduce pain after laparoscopy: Randomized masked trial’, Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 98, pp. 97 – 100, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0029-7844(01)01383-7

Abbott J; Phillips G, 2000, ‘Wound dehiscence at a 7-mm port site closed with tissue adhesive’, Gynaecological Endoscopy, vol. 9, pp. 271 – 272, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2508.2000.00351.x

Abbott J; Garry R, 1999, ‘Consensus on the prevention of laparoscopic surgical accidents’, References en Gynecologie Obstetrique, vol. 6, pp. 357 – 363

Scott F; Beeby P; Abbott J, 1996, ‘Accuracy of estimated fetal weight below 1,000g’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 36, pp. 129 – 132, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.1996.tb03267.x

Scott F; Beeby P; Abbott J; Edelman D; Boogert A, 1996, ‘New formula for estimating fetal weight below 1000 g: Comparison with existing formulas’, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, vol. 15, pp. 669 – 672, http://dx.doi.org/10.7863/jum.1996.15.10.669

Other

Song S; Budden A; Short A; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Abbott J, 2018, Reply to: ‘Concerns regarding the use of vaginal fractional CO2 laser’, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12877

Conference Posters

Andriputri SS; Won H; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Campbell N; Abbott J, 2013, ‘Diagnosis and management of endometrial polyps: a critical review of the literature’, Sydney, presented at RANZCOG Annual Scientific Meeting 2013, Sydney, 08 – 11 September 2013