Associate Professor Rebecca Deans

Associate Professor Rebecca Deans

Associate Professor
Medicine & Health
School of Clinical Medicine

Qualifications: MB BS, M Med (Reproductive Health and Human Genetics), FRANZCOG, CREI

Rebecca Deans is a Lecturer with the School of Women's & Children's Health. She also works at the Royal Hospital for Women and the Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick in the areas of paediatric and adolescent gynaecology, general gynaecology, onco-fertility, and reproductive medicine.

Research interests:

paediatric and adolescent gynaecology, infertility, currently undertaking a PhD in Asherman Sydnrome

Memberships:

  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
  • European Society of Human Reproduction and Endocrinology (ESHRE)
  • Fertility Society of Australia (FSA)
    - Special interest group  - Fertility preservationAmerican Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
    - Special interest group – paediatric and adolescent gynaecology
    - Special interest group – fertility preservation following cancer treatment
  • American Association of Gynaecological Laparoscopists (AAGL)    
  • British Society of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
  • Federation Internationale de Gynecologie Infantile et Juvenile (FIGIJ)
Location
Level 1, Royal Hospital for Women Barker Street Randwick NSW 2031
  • Book Chapters | 2019
    Pittman J; Deans R; Brännström M, 2019, 'Medical work-up of the recipient', in Uterus Transplantation, pp. 73 - 78, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94162-2_9
    Book Chapters | 2018
    Williams C; De ans R, 2018, 'Embryology and Normal Development of Female Reproductive Function in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecological Practice', in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: A Problem-Based Approach, pp. 8 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/9781316691502.002
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Deans R; Creighton SM, 2016, 'Normal and abnormal development of the genitalia', in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: An Evidence-based Text for MRCOG, Third Edition, pp. 525 - 535, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b19647-68
    Book Chapters | 2010
    Deans R; Berra M; Creighton SM, 2010, 'Management of vaginal hypoplasia in disorders of sexual development: Surgical and non-surgical options', in New Concepts for Human Disorders of Sexual Development, pp. 292 - 299, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000316231
    Book Chapters | 2010
    2010, 'Disturbed mood Peter J Thompson', in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: An evidence-based text for MRCOG (2E), CRC Press, pp. 516 - 519, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b13306-78
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Knapman BL; Li FG; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Maheux-Lacroix S; Abbott J, 2024, 'Botulinum Toxin for the Management of Pelvic Floor Tension Myalgia and Persistent Pelvic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Obstetrics and Gynecology, 143, pp. E7 - E17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000005388
    Journal articles | 2023
    Deans R; Cui CK; Tam C; Coronel ABL; Rosa G; Gerstl B, 2023, 'Attitudes and practices associated with pubic hair grooming behaviours: A cross-sectional study', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 63, pp. 109 - 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13633
    Journal articles | 2023
    Deans R; Pittman J; Gerstl B; Haghighi K; Pleass H; KÄhler PD; Kvarnström N; Hseuh W; Keung K; Luxton G; Yong K; Caldas R; Byun L; Loo C; Tippett J; Caponas G; Moses D; Wan KM; Arulpragasam K; Kiely N; Brännström M; Abbott J, 2023, 'The first Australian uterus transplantation procedure: A result of a long-term Australian-Swedish research collaboration', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 63, pp. 418 - 424, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13678
    Journal articles | 2023
    Gerstl B; Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; Deans R; Vaishnav T; Johnston K; Neville K; Cohn RJ; Anazodo A, 2023, 'Sexual and reproductive complications and concerns of survivors of childhood, adolescent and adult cancer', Journal of Cancer Survivorship, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-023-01349-6
    Journal articles | 2023
    Li FG; Fuchs T; Deans R; McCormack L; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Abbott J; Farnsworth A, 2023, 'Vaginal epithelial histology before and after fractional CO2 laser in postmenopausal women: a double-blind, sham-controlled randomized trial', American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 229, pp. 278.e1 - 278.e9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2023.05.005
    Journal articles | 2023
    Lim C; Alonso A; Koh YY; Roydhouse S; McCormack LJ; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Rao A; Abbott J, 2023, 'A Double-Blinded, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Elective Nonhysterectomy Laparoscopic Surgery', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 30, pp. S14 - S14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2023.08.041
    Journal articles | 2023
    McCormack L; Song S; Budden A; Ma C; Nguyen K; Li FG; Lim CY; Maheux-Lacroix S; Arnold A; Deans R; Won HR; Knapman B; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Abbott JA, 2023, 'Immediate versus delayed urinary catheter removal following non-hysterectomy benign gynaecological laparoscopy: a randomised trial', BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 130, pp. 1112 - 1119, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.17442
    Journal articles | 2023
    McCormack LJ; Song S; Budden A; Ma CH; Nguyen K; Li FG; Lim C; Maheux-Lacroix S; Arnold A; Deans R; Won H; Knapman B; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Abbott J, 2023, 'Immediate Versus Delayed Urinary Catheter Removal Following Non-Hysterectomy Benign Gynecological Laparoscopy: A Randomised Trial', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 30, pp. S19 - S19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2023.08.053
    Journal articles | 2023
    Nguyen K; McCormack L; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Knapman B; Li F; Lim C; Abbott JA, 2023, 'A Prospective Study of Bladder Function Following Endometriosis Surgery with up to 8 years Follow-up.', J Minim Invasive Gynecol, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2023.11.020
    Journal articles | 2023
    Pittman J; Abbott J; Cavazzoni E; Pleass H; Brännstrom M; Rogers N; Deans R, 2023, 'Deceased donor availability for uterus transplantation in Australia', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13722
    Journal articles | 2022
    Abbott JA; Deans R, 2022, 'Reducing hysterectomy rates is the contemporary and balanced view of modern gynaecology in Australia', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 62, pp. e16 - e17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13628
    Journal articles | 2022
    Deans R; Abbott JA, 2022, 'Toward ‘net zero’ hysterectomy for Australia; New Zealand is already heading there…', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 62, pp. 9 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13478
    Journal articles | 2022
    Kapurubandara SC; Lowes B; Sansom-Daly UM; Deans R; Abbott JA, 2022, 'A systematic review of diagnostic tests to detect pelvic floor myofascial pain', International Urogynecology Journal, 33, pp. 2379 - 2389, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-022-05258-7
    Journal articles | 2022
    Kieu V; Stern C; Harris J; Jayasinghe Y; Bradford N; Cui W; Deans R; Hunter T; Allingham C; Kane SC; Lau LS; Logan S; McLachlan R; Neville K; Peate M; Phillips M; Saunders C; Tome M; Upreti R; White K; Anazodo A; Hart RJ, 2022, 'Australian fertility preservation guidelines for people with cancer 2022: review and recommendations', Medical Journal of Australia, 217, pp. 564 - 569, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.51751
    Journal articles | 2022
    Li FG; Maheux-Lacroix S; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Budden A; Nguyen K; Lim CY; Song S; McCormack L; Lyons SD; Segelov E; Abbott JA, 2022, 'Effect of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser vs Sham Treatment on Symptom Severity in Women With Postmenopausal Vaginal Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Trial', Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, 77, pp. 404 - 405, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000852724.14994.6d
    Journal articles | 2022
    Lim CY; Alonso A; Koh YY; Roydhouse S; McCormack L; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Rao A; Causer L; Abbott JA, 2022, 'A Double-blinded, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Elective Non-hysterectomy Laparoscopic Surgery for Benign Gynecologic Conditions: A Pilot Study', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 29, pp. 992 - 997, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2022.04.018
    Journal articles | 2022
    McCormack L; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Alonso A; Lim C; Li F; Knapman B; Abbott JA, 2022, 'A review of gynaecological surgical practices for trainees and certified specialists in Australia by volume using MBS and AIHW databases', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 62, pp. 574 - 580, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13523
    Journal articles | 2022
    PITTMAN J; MORRISON N; MOGENSEN L; DEANS R, 2022, 'Psychological Evaluation of Women with Absolute Uterine Infertility Prior to the Introduction of Uterus Transplantation', Fertility & Reproduction, 04, pp. 204 - 204, http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s2661318222741157
    Journal articles | 2021
    Abbott J; Deans R, 2021, 'Accelerating the Science After 125 Years of Treating Intrauterine Adhesions', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 28, pp. 151 - 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2020.12.028
    Journal articles | 2021
    Alonso A; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Yazdani A; McCormack L; Koh YY; Abbott J, 2021, 'Gynaecological and IVF procedures billed through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) during the COVID-19 pandemic', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 61, pp. 585 - 590, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13355
    Journal articles | 2021
    Anazodo AC; Choi S; Signorelli C; Ellis S; Johnston K; Wakefield CE; Deans R; Neville KA; Cohn RJ, 2021, 'Reproductive Care of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer Survivors: A 12-Year Evaluation', Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 10, pp. 131 - 141, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2020.0157
    Journal articles | 2021
    Gerstl B; Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; D'Souza C; Deans R; Vaishnav T; Johnston K; Neville KA; Cohn RJ; Anazodo A, 2021, 'Feasibility, acceptability and appropriateness of a reproductive patient reported outcome measure for cancer survivors', PLoS ONE, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256497
    Journal articles | 2021
    Li F; Picard-Fortin V; Maheux-Lacroix S; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; McCormack L; Abbott J, 2021, 'The Efficacy of Vaginal Laser and Other Energy-based Treatments on Genital Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 28, pp. 668 - 683, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2020.08.001
    Journal articles | 2021
    Li FG; Maheux-Lacroix S; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Budden A; Nguyen K; Lim CY; Song S; McCormack L; Lyons SD; Segelov E; Abbott JA, 2021, 'Effect of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser vs Sham Treatment on Symptom Severity in Women with Postmenopausal Vaginal Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Trial', JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association, 326, pp. 1381 - 1389, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2021.14892
    Journal articles | 2020
    Ataman LM; Rodrigues JK; Marinho RM; Caetano JPJ; Chehin MB; Alves da Motta EL; Serafini P; Suzuki N; Furui T; Takae S; Sugishita Y; Morishige K-I; Almeida-Santos T; Melo C; Buzaglo K; Irwin K; Wallace WH; Anderson RA; Mitchell RT; Telfer EE; Adiga SK; Anazodo A; Stern C; Sullivan E; Jayasinghe Y; Orme L; Cohn R; McLachlan R; Deans R; Agresta F; Gerstl B; Ledger WL; Robker RL; de Meneses E Silva JM; Melo E Silva LHF; Lunardi FO; Lee JR; Suh CS; De Vos M; Van Moer E; Stoop D; Vloeberghs V; Smitz J; Tournaye H; Wildt L; Winkler-Crepaz K; Andersen CY; Smith BM; Smith K; Woodruff TK, 2020, 'Creating a Global Community of Practice for Oncofertility.', JCO Glob Oncol, 6, pp. 317 - 330, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/GO.22.00007
    Journal articles | 2020
    Ataman LM; Rodrigues JK; Marinho RM; Caetano JPJ; Chehin MB; Alves da Motta EL; Serafini P; Suzuki N; Furui T; Takae S; Sugishita Y; Morishige KI; Almeida-Santos T; Melo C; Buzaglo K; Irwin K; Hamish Wallace W; Anderson RA; Mitchell RT; Telfer EE; Adiga SK; Anazodo A; Stern C; Sullivan E; Jayasinghe Y; Orme L; Cohn R; McLachlan R; Deans R; Agresta F; Gerstl B; Ledger WL; Robker RL; de Meneses e Silva JM; Melo e Silva LHF; Lunardi FO; Lee JR; Suh CS; de Vos M; van Moer E; Stoop D; Vloeberghs V; Smitz J; Tournaye H; Wildt L; Winkler-Crepaz K; Andersen CY; Smith BM; Smith K; Woodruff TK, 2020, 'Creating a global community of practice for oncofertility', Journal of Global Oncology, 6, pp. 317 - 330, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/JGO.2015.000307
    Journal articles | 2020
    Li FG; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Budden AK; McCormack L; Maheux-Lacroix S; Segelov E; Lyons SD; Abbott JA, 2020, 'Fractionated Laser for Vaginal Atrophy Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Study', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 27, pp. S69 - S69, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2020.08.590
    Journal articles | 2020
    Vancaillie T; Chan K; Liu J; Deans R; Howard E, 2020, 'Asherman syndrome: Audit of a single-operator cohort of 423 cases', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 60, pp. 574 - 578, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13182
    Journal articles | 2020
    Wang Y; Logan S; Stern K; Wakefield CE; Cohn RJ; Agresta F; Jayasinghe Y; Deans R; Segelov E; McLachlan RI; Gerstl B; Sullivan E; Ledger WE; Anazodo A, 2020, 'Supportive oncofertility care, psychological health and reproductive concerns: a qualitative study', Supportive Care in Cancer, 28, pp. 809 - 817, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-04883-1
    Journal articles | 2019
    Deans R, 2019, 'Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence', Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland), 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/medsci7100101
    Journal articles | 2019
    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, 59, pp. E3 - E4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12898
    Journal articles | 2018
    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, 58, pp. 239 - 246, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12733
    Journal articles | 2018
    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, 33, pp. 1847 - 1853, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dey237
    Journal articles | 2018
    Gargus E; Deans R; Anazodo A; Woodruff T, 2018, 'Management of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency Symptoms in Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer.', J Natl Compr Canc Netw., 16, pp. 1137 - 1149, http://dx.doi.org/10.6004/jnccn.2018.7023
    Journal articles | 2018
    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, 58, pp. 108 - 113, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12715
    Journal articles | 2018
    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, 73, pp. 150 - 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000530616.31429.3b
    Journal articles | 2018
    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, 73, pp. 150 - 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000530616.31429.3b
    Journal articles | 2018
    Song S; Everist R; Deans R; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Hallam T; Abbott J, 2018, 'Using Physical Therapy as an Adjunct for Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Floor Myalgia', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 25, pp. S214 - S214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2018.09.631
    Journal articles | 2017
    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, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s10397-017-1007-3
    Journal articles | 2017
    Abbott JA; Munro MG; Singh SS; Scheib S; Jackson TR; Jansen F; Chahine EB; Deans R; Emanuel MH; Sardo ADS; 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)', JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY, 24, pp. 695 - 705, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2016.11.008
    Journal articles | 2017
    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, 24, pp. 915 - 925, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2017.05.019
    Journal articles | 2017
    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, 24, pp. S17 - S17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2017.08.057
    Journal articles | 2017
    Maheux-Lacroix S; Nesbitt-Hawes E; Deans R; Won H; Budden A; Abbott J, 2017, 'The Endometriosis Fertility Index Accurately Predicts Fertility Outcomes in Women Having Surgery for Severe Endometriosis', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 24, pp. S181 - S181, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2017.08.583
    Journal articles | 2017
    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, 32, pp. 2243 - 2249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dex291
    Journal articles | 2017
    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, 32, pp. 1033 - 1045, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dex027
    Journal articles | 2016
    Anazodo AC; Stern CJ; Mclachlan RI; Gerstl B; Agresta F; Cohn RJ; Jayasinghe Y; Wakefield CE; Daly G; Chan D; Gilbert L; Kemertzis M; Orme LM; Wand H; Viney R; Gillam L; Deans R; Jetti M; Wu J; Chapman M; Ledger W; Sullivan EA, 2016, 'A study protocol for the australasian oncofertility registry: Monitoring referral patterns and the uptake, quality, and complications of fertility preservation strategies in Australia and New Zealand', Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 5, pp. 215 - 225, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2015.0062
    Journal articles | 2016
    Van Dorp W; Mulder RL; Kremer LCM; Hudson MM; Van Den Heuvel-Eibrink MM; Van Den Berg MH; Levine JM; Van Dulmen-Den Broeder E; Di Iorgi N; Albanese A; Armenian SH; Bhatia S; Constine LS; Corrias A; Deans R; Dirksen U; Gracia CR; Hjorth L; Kroon L; Lambalk CB; Landier W; Levitt G; Leiper A; Meacham L; Mussa A; Neggers SJ; Oeffinger KC; Revelli A; Van Santen HM; Skinner R; Toogood A; Wallace WH; Haupt R, 2016, 'Recommendations for premature ovarian insufficiency surveillance for female survivors of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer: A report from the International Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Guideline Harmonization Group in collaboration with the PanCareSurFup consortium', Journal of Clinical Oncology, 34, pp. 3440 - 3450, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2015.64.3288
    Journal articles | 2015
    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, 22, pp. S55 - S56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.149
    Journal articles | 2015
    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, 22, pp. 11 - 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2014.08.007
    Journal articles | 2015
    Deans R; Liao LM; Wood D; Woodhouse C; Creighton SM, 2015, 'Sexual function and health-related quality of life in women with classic bladder exstrophy', BJU International, 115, pp. 633 - 638, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bju.12811
    Journal articles | 2015
    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, 22, pp. S103 - S104, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.279
    Journal articles | 2012
    Creighton S; Crouch N; Deans R; Cutner A; Michala L; Barnett M; Williams C; Liao LM, 2012, 'Nonsurgical dilation for vaginal agenesis is promising, but better research is needed', Fertility and Sterility, 97, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.03.040
    Journal articles | 2012
    Crouch NS; Deans R; Michala L; Liao LM; Creighton SM, 2012, 'Clinical characteristics of well women seeking labial reduction surgery: A prospective study', BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 119, pp. 504 - 505, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.03247.x
    Journal articles | 2012
    Deans R; Banks F; Liao LM; Wood D; Woodhouse C; Creighton SM, 2012, 'Reproductive outcomes in women with classic bladder exstrophy: An observational cross-sectional study', American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 206, pp. 496.e1 - 496.e6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2012.03.016
    Journal articles | 2012
    Deans R; Creighton SM; Liao LM; Conway GS, 2012, 'Timing of gonadectomy in adult women with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS): Patient preferences and clinical evidence', Clinical Endocrinology, 76, pp. 894 - 898, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2265.2012.04330.x
    Journal articles | 2012
    Gnaneswaran S; Deans R; Cohn RJ, 2012, 'Reproductive Late Effects in Female Survivors of Childhood Cancer', OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/564794
    Journal articles | 2012
    Nakhal RS; Deans R; Creighton SM; Wood D; Woodhouse CRJ, 2012, 'Genital prolapse in adult women with classical bladder exstrophy', International Urogynecology Journal, 23, pp. 1201 - 1205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1717-z
    Journal articles | 2011
    Crouch NS; Deans R; Michala L; Liao LM; Creighton SM, 2011, 'Clinical characteristics of well women seeking labial reduction surgery: A prospective study', BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 118, pp. 1507 - 1510, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.03088.x
    Journal articles | 2011
    Deans R; Liao LM; Crouch NS; Creighton SM, 2011, 'Why are women referred for female genital cosmetic surgery?', Medical Journal of Australia, 195, pp. 99, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2011.tb03223.x
    Journal articles | 2011
    Paul A; Deans R; Viner R; Creighton SM, 2011, 'Pubertal development and sexuality in female adolescents born preterm: A review of the literature', International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 23, pp. 175 - 179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/IJAMH.2011.040
    Journal articles | 2010
    Deans R; Abbott J, 2010, 'Hysteroscopic managment of cervical scar ectopic pregnancy', Fertility and Sterility, 93, pp. 1735 - 1740
    Journal articles | 2010
    Deans R; Abbott J, 2010, 'Review of Intrauterine Adhesions', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 17, pp. 555 - 569
    Journal articles | 2010
    Deans R; Berra M; Creighton SM, 2010, 'Management of vaginal hypoplasia in disorders of sexual development: Surgical and non-surgical options', Sexual Development, 4, pp. 292 - 299, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000316231
    Journal articles | 2010
    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, 17, pp. 16 - 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2009.04.010
    Journal articles | 2010
    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, 50, pp. 491 - 498
    Journal articles | 2009
    Rao A; Pather S; Dalrymple C; MacKie A; Deans R; Carter J, 2009, 'The role of HPV testing in patients with possible high-grade cervical cytology', Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 35, pp. 503 - 506, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1447-0756.2008.00944.x
    Journal articles | 2009
    Thomson A; Abbott J; Deans R; Kingston A; Vancaillie TG, 2009, 'The management of intrauterine synechiae', Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 21, pp. 335 - 341
    Journal articles | 2008
    Chan K; Raymond A; Bradbury R; Deans R; Vancaillie TG; Abbott JA, 2008, 'A Randomized, Single Blind Study of Pain Associated with Two Different Types of Drains Following Gynaecological Laparoscopy', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 15, pp. 3S - 3S, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2008.09.009
    Journal articles | 2008
    Deans R; Hawe JA; Garry R; Abbott JA, 2008, 'A Double-Blind RCT of Surgical Excision of Endometriosis: Secondary Outcomes', Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 15, pp. 35S - 35S, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2008.09.132
    Journal articles | 2008
    Deans R; Jason A; Vancaillie T, 2008, 'Fluroscopically guided synechiolysis for patients with Asherman's syndrome', Fertility and Sterility, 90, pp. S164 - S165, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.07.380
    Journal articles | 2006
    Deans R; Dietz HP, 2006, 'Ultrasound of the post-partum uterus', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 46, pp. 345 - 349, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2006.00604.x
  • Conference Papers | 2022
    Benness H; Sii S; Deans R, 2022, 'Clitoral Hair Tourniquet Syndrome in a 4-year-old - A Delay in Diagnosis can Lead to Tissue Ischaemia and Damage', in AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 7 - 7, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000918712800013&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Conference Abstracts | 2022
    Kapurubandara S; Lowes B; Sansom-Daly U; Deans R; Abbott J, 2022, 'A systematic review to determine optimal diagnostic assessment tools to detect pelvic floor myofascial pain', in INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL, SPRINGER LONDON LTD, Vol. 33, pp. S154 - S154, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000810680400242&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Preprints | 2022
    McCormack L; Song S; Budden A; Ma C; Nguyen K; Li F; Lim CY; Maheux-Lacroix S; Arnold A; Deans R; Won H; Knapman B; Hawes EN; Abbott J, 2022, Bladder Care Following Benign Non-Hysterectomy Gynecological Laparoscopy: A Randomized Clinical Trial, , http://dx.doi.org/10.22541/au.166356908.88072835/v1
    Conference Papers | 2022
    Sii S; Deans R; Benness H, 2022, 'The Cervical Crossover Phenomenon - A Novel Finding of a Mullerian Anomaly?', in AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 61 - 61, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000918712800156&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Conference Papers | 2021
    McCormack L; Abbott J; Hawes EN; Deans R, 2021, 'Training For and Undertaking Gynaecological Surgery in Australia: A Comprehensive Analysis of AIHW and MBS Data', in AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 85 - 86, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000651190000171&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Preprints | 2020
    Anazodo A; Choi S; Signorelli C; Ellis S; Johnston K; Wakefield C; Deans R; Neville K; Cohn RJ, 2020, Reproductive Care of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer Survivors: A Twelve-Year Evaluation, , http://dx.doi.org/10.22541/au.159160329.93924889
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Vancaillie T; Chan K; Liu J; Deans R; Howard E, 2019, 'Asherman syndrome: retrospective audit of a single-operator cohort of 424 cases', in AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 97 - 98, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000492455000267&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Conference Presentations | 2018
    Anazodo A; Logan S; Wakefield CE; Cohn R; Stern K; Agresta F; Jayasinghe Y; Deans R; Segelov E; McLachlan RI; Gerstl B; Sullian E; Ledger W, 2018, 'Oncofertility care and the impact on reproductive concerns, psychological distress and satisfaction in cancer patients at diagnosis, parents and partners', presented at 3rd Global Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Congress, Sheraton Grand Elizabeth Street Sydney, 04 December 2018 - 06 December 2018
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Dietrich J; Balen A; Deans R; Mezzini T; Grover S, 2018, 'Panel Discussion - Gender Issues in Gynaecology Practice', in AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 13 - 13, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000443678800033&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Conference Presentations | 2018
    Logan S; Anazodo A; Wakefield C; Cohn R; Stern K; Agresta F; Jayasinghe Y; Deans R; Segelov E; Mclachlan R; Gerstl B; Sullivan E; Ledger W, 2018, 'Oncofertility care and the impact on reproductive concerns, psychological distress and satisfaction in cancer patients at diagnosis, parents and partners', presented at Fertility Society of Australia, Melbourne, 10 September 2018 - 12 September 2018
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Ravendran K; Foo J; Chow J; Nguyen K; Deans R, 2018, 'Effect of the First Laparoscopy in An Adolescent and Young Adult Population and Its Association with Chronic Pelvic Pain - A Retrospective Audit', in AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY, pp. 71 - 71, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000443678800216&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Other | 2018
    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 Presentations | 2015
    Anazodo AC; Stern C; MaLachlan R; Gerstl B; Agresta F; Cohn R; Jayasinghe Y; Wakefield CE; Daly G; Gilbert L; Orme L; Wand H; Viney R; Gillam L; Deans R; Jetti M; Chapman M; Ledger W; Sullivan E, 2015, 'Australasian Oncofertility Registry: Monitoring referral patterns and the uptake, quality and complications of fertility preservation strategies in Australia and New Zealand.', presented at Fertility Society of Australia Conference 2015, Canberra Australia, 13 September 2015 - 15 September 2015
    Conference Abstracts | 2015
    Cui C; Abbott J; Deans R, 2015, 'Is there a link between pubic hair removal and labiaplasty?', in BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY-BLACKWELL, Vol. 122, pp. 398 - 398, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000356713000872&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Ketheeswaran A; Morrisey J; Abbott J; Bennett M; Dudley J; Deans R, 2015, 'Vaginal dilation audit', in BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, WILEY-BLACKWELL, pp. 318 - 318, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000356713000701&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Other | 2007
    Deans R; Hughes GJ; Steigrad SJ; Vancaillie TG, 2007, Pregnancy in a non communicating rudimentary horn, Royal Australian N Z College Obstetricians & Gynec,
    Conference Papers | 2000
    Deans R, 2000, 'Mesenchymal stem cells: cell and gene therapy applications', in EUROPEAN CYTOKINE NETWORK, JOHN LIBBEY EUROTEXT LTD, FRANCE, PARIS, pp. 323 - 324, presented at Euroconference of Institute-Pasteur on Cellular Therapy, FRANCE, PARIS, 03 February 2000 - 04 February 2000, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000088681300026&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

My Research Supervision

PhD and ILP