Dr Omar Gailani

Gynaecologist
Laparoscopic & Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr Gailani is a Gynaecologist at the Equinox Centre in Deakin. The Gynaecology Centre provides multidisciplinary services along with physiotherapists and dedicated nursing staff for patients with gynaecological and pelvic dysfunction disorders.

The centre offers investigations for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse disorders, including urodynamic testing and outpatient cystoscopy.

Dr Gailani provides a variety of management options for urinary incontinence symptoms including medications, tibial nerve stimulation (Urgent PC) and outpatient Botox bladder procedures.

Dr Gailani offers MonaLisa Touch (Vaginal Atrophy) treatment for women who are experiencing symptoms such as vaginal itching & burning, vaginal dryness, loss of lubrication, vaginal laxity, incontinence symptoms and painful sexual intercourse.

He also offers iAluRil treatment (bladder GAG layer therapy) for painful bladder conditions and recurrent urinary tract infections.

Dr Gailani runs regular virginal pessary clinics to offer patients conservative management options for pelvic floor prolapse.

He also offers surgical options for management of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, including non-mesh solutions procedures of urinary incontinence with urethral bulking agents and as well as virginal/laparoscopic procedures.

Dr Gailani is a member of the International Continence Society (ICS), International Urogynecology Association (IUGA) and holds a certificate in urodynamics from the Bristol Urological Institute. This certificate is recognised by the International Incontinence Society (ICS). Dr Gailani has been both locally and international trained to improve patients’ outcomes in pelvic floor repair.

He has been regularly updating his skills in locations across Australia, Europe and the USA for training and hands on targeted workshops run by internationally renowned surgeons.

Dr Gailani strives to provide minimal invasive surgery for a variety of Gynaecology conditions including painful, heavy periods , endometriosis and fibroids.

He provides both hysteroscopic and laparoscopic procedures to manage those conditions, including NovaSure, endometrial ablation, hysteroscopic resection of fibroids laparoscopic myomectomy and laparoscopy hysterectomy. Dr Gailani also offers outpatients hysteroscopies from his rooms.

Dr Gailani is committed to providing quality care to his patients and he operates regularly at the Calvary John James Hospital in Deakin ACT.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB), Baghdad University, 1992
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), 1996
  • Diploma in Gynaecology. Auckland University, Auckland, New Zealand, 1999
  • Fellow of The Royal Australian And New Zealand College of Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG), 2007
  • Dr Gailani is a Co-Director alongside Dr Ahmad Al-Sameraaii of Canberra Urology and Gynaecological Centre.

Current Appointment

  • Gynaecologist at the Equinox Centre in Deakin.
  • Attending gynaecological surgeon at the Calvary John James Hospital Deakin ACT.

Career Summary

  • Specialist O&G Consultant
  • Canberra Hospital, ACT
  • Broken Hill Hospital, NSW
  • Shepparton Hospital, Vic. (Locum)
  • Latrobe Regional Hospital, Vic. (Locum)
  • Launceston General Hospital, Tas. (Locum)
  • Burnie Hospital, Tas. (Locum)
  • Bundaberg Hospital, Qld. (Locum)

Fellow

  • Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Vic. (2009)

Senior Registrar

  • Lyell McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, SA. (2006-08)

While at the Lyell McEwin Hospital, Dr Gailani gained valuable experience in endoscopic gynaecology, undertaking outpatient hysteroscopy clinics as well as advanced laparoscopic surgery. He was also responsible for weekly urodynamic clinics and urogynaecology surgery.

Senior O&G Registrar

  • Royal Flying Doctor Service, Roma, Qld. (Mar – Sep 2006)

This position involved daily general gynaecology operating lists, including hysterectomies (abdominal and vaginal) and vaginal repairs. He has performed more than 300 operations in the six months of his appointment.

O&G Registrar

  • Dunedin Hospital, New Zealand (Jan – Feb 2006) (Locum)
  • Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (2003-05)
  • National Women’s Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (2002-03)
  • New Plymouth Hospital, New Zealand (2001-02)
  • North Shore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (2000-01)

O&G Senior House Officer

  • National Women’s Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (1998-2000)

House Officer

  • Hawkes Bay Hospital, New Zealand (1997-98)
    General Medicine, General Surgery, ED and Orthopaedics
  • Baghdad Teaching Hospital (1992-94)
    General Medicine, General Surgery and Paediatrics

Research

  • Clinical prospective audit comparing Kings Health Questionnaire results pre and post sling operations

Advanced Courses and Workshops

52nd Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society

7-10 September 2022
Vienna, Austria

International Urogynecology Association Membership

October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023

ICS Masterclass International Continence Society

11th June 2022
United Kingdom

IRCAD Masterclass - Advanced techniques in laparoscopic gynecologic surgery

Training in minimal access surgery
April 4 to April 6, 2022
France

IRCAD University of Strasbourg - Masterclass – Current techniques in endometriosis treatment

Training in minimal access surgery
September 2021
France

IRCAD University of Strasbourg - Masterclass – Gynaecologic Surgery

Advanced techniques in Laparoscopic Gynaecologic Surgery
March 2021
France

Endo Dubai

6th Edition of ENDO Dubai
February 2021
Dubai
UAE

50th Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society (ICF)

Leading continence research and education
European Accreditation Council
November 2020
Online Scientific Meeting

Bulkamid

Bulkamid Training
September 2020
Online training course

ICS Masterclass

Autologous fascia midutethral slings
Burch colposuspention
Urethral bulking agents
Sacral Neuromodulation
Botox bladder injections
Removal of mesh midurethral tapes
Professor Hashim Hashim
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
United Kingdom
October 2019

Endo dubai 2018

Updates and innovation in Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery
Professor Arnaud Wattiez
Latifa Hospital
Dubai
February 2018

Gynecological Surgery Course - New Insights in Prolapse Surgery - Vaginal and Laparoscopic Routes

IRCAD Institute
October 2017
Strasburg France

Biological vaginal mesh

Training sponsored by Boston scientific
Dr Phillip Hall
St Andrews Memorial Hospital
Brisbane
December 2016

Vaginal fistula repair and female urethral reconstructive surgery Master class

ICS certified course
Dr Sharif Mourad ( Urologist)
Dr Ahmed Saafan(Urologist)
Prof Oladosu Ojengbede ( Gynaecologist)
Kings College
London
United Kingdom
October 2016

Uphold and Pinnacle vaginal mesh live surgery workshop

Sacrospinous fixation with Capio slim device
Professor Michelle Cosson
Lille, France
May 2016

Altis Live surgery workshop Sacrospinous fixation with Digitex device

Prof. François HAAB
Groupe Hospitalier Diaconesses
Urologist
Paris, France
May 2016

Endoanal and pelvic ultrasound masterclass

Sacrospinous fixation with Capio slim device training
Dr Renee Thaker and Mr Abdulsultan
Croydon University Hospital
London, United Kingdom
May 2016

Expert in Urodynamics course

Bristol urological institute/North bristol NHS trust
Professor Marcus Drake
Bristol, United Kingdom
December 2015

Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence Workshop

Elevate PC Workshop
Dr Pierre Gadonneix
Hospital des Diaconnesses
Paris, France
May 2015

Bladder Botox and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Training

Dr Alex Digesu
St Mary’s Hospital
London, United Kingdom
May 2015

ICS Certificate in Female Pelvic Anatomy and Surgery

London Medical Education Academy
St Georges Hospital
London, United Kingdom
May 2015

Certificate in urodynamics ( International Continence Society)

Bristol Urological Institute/ St Mary’s Hospital, London
November 2014

Bladder Botox Training

Dr Alex Digesu
St Mary’s Hospital
London, United Kingdom
November 2014

Pelvic Surgery and Urinary Incontinence Workshop

Bladder Botox surgery workshop
Elevate mesh vaginal wall prolapse repair
Retro Arc Mid Urethral Tape
Bladder Botox surgery
Dr Wolfgang Theurer
Diakonie Klinikum
Stuttgart, Germany
September 2014

Vaginal and Laparoscopy Pelvic Repair Surgical Workshop

Vaginal wall prolapse repair
Elevate mesh
RetroArc Mid Urethral Tape
Laprascopic pelvic repair
Professor Ralf Tunn
St. Hedwig-Krankenhaus
Berlin, Germany
September 2014

Pelvic Surgery Workshop

Professor Mauro Cervgini
Dr Micky Karram
Gemelli Vatican Hospital
Rome, Italy
September 2014

Intensive Workshop in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Sacral nerve stimulation, Botox bladder injections and urethral bulking agents
Dr Mark Walters, Dr Mickey Karram (Urogynaecology)
Dr Ayman Mahdy ( Urologist)
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
November 2013

AMS Headquarters

Manufacturing tour for AMS products
Meeting with Elevate engineers
New products discussion : Elevate PC, Mini Arc PRO, Retro Arc and Topaz
Charlie Khamis, Sharon Steig and liz Monson
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A
October 2013

Master Class in Female Pelvic Anatomy, Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Prof Linda Cardoza, Mickey Karram and Mark Walters
King’s College London
University of London
London
United Kingdom
July 2013

AMS sponsored training with Prof. Dirk De Ridder(Urologist)

University Hospital KU Leuven
Belgium
July 2013

AMS

Slings and Roundabouts Cadaver Lab Workshop
Monarc/ Mini Arc Precise/ SPARC
Prof. Ajay Rane
Macquarie University Clinical Lab
Macquarie University
North Ryde, Sydney, NSW
March 2013

Urodynamics course

Dr Michal Gray, Ph D
Professor Millard (Urologist)
Prince of Wales Hospital
Sydney
December 2012

CARE Master Class in Hysterectomy, Myomectomy and Adnexal Surgery

Centre for Advanced Reproductive Endosurgery
Associate Professor Alan Lam
University of Sydney
North Shore Private Hospital
Mater Hospital
Sydney
December 2012

AMS

Pelvic Floor and Urinary Incontinence Surgery Workshop
Elevate mesh and Mini Arc Precise
Dr J.P. Roovers
AMC Hospital
Amsterdam
Netherlands
October 2012

Laparoscopy course

Policlinico Gemelli Hospital
Rome
Italy
October 2012

FIGO Conference

Rome
Italy
October 2012

Managing depression during pregnancy and post-partum

Dr Emma Adams
Canberra
June 2012

Master Class in Vacuum Assisted Delivery

Dr Aldo Vacca
Canberra Hospital
February 2012

Advanced Gynaecological Laparoscopic Surgery Course

Sydney Women’s Endosurgery Centre
Dr Gregory Cario/ Dr Danny Chou
St. George Hospital
Sydney
October 2011

AMS

Pelvic Floor Solutions Workshop
Continence solutions
Dr Thomas Giudice
Macquarie University Clinical lab
Sydney
September 2011

AMS

Advanced laparoscopic surgery and pelvic floor repair
Mater Hospital/ North Shore Hospital
Prof. Alan Lam
Sydney
August 2011

Adiana Permanent Contraception Physician Training Program

Canberra
June 2011

AMS

Pelvic floor repair
Elevate mesh workshop
Dr George Kaladelfos
Belmont Public Hospital
Newcastle
May 2011

Advanced Nova Sure Endometrial Ablation Training

Dr Jason Abbott
Sydney
April 2011

Other Interests

Master Class in Renaissance Art
National gallery of Australia
Canberra
2012