Dr Pip Walker is a Waikato-based gynaecologist specialising in advanced laparoscopic surgery, endometriosis, pelvic pain, hysterectomy, menstrual disorders, and general gynaecology. As a consultant at Waikato Hospital and director of the advanced laparoscopic surgical training programme, she provides expert care for women with confirmed or suspected endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain
Dr Pip Walker offers a full range of gynaecological services in both public and private, specialising in advanced laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis, pelvic pain, fibroids, hysterectomy, and menstrual disorders, along with comprehensive surgical and medical treatment options.
What is Gynaecology?
Gynaecology is the area of medicine that deals with health issues and conditions that are specific to women. This generally includes the female reproductive organs and genitalia. The reproductive organs consist of the ovaries that release an egg every month, the fallopian tubes that lead from the ovaries, the uterus (womb), which is where a baby will grow if the egg is fertilised during sexual intercourse, the cervix (opening of the uterus) and the vagina.
Laparoscopy
Many gynaecological investigations are performed by laparoscopy. This is a procedure to view the inside of the abdomen (stomach) through a specially lit type of mini telescope (laparoscope) that is inserted through a small cut in the abdomen. The laparoscope also contains a small camera that sends pictures to a screen that the doctor can watch.
Sometimes surgical procedures (keyhole surgery) can be performed at the same time. A laparoscopy is performed under a general anaesthetic (you are asleep).
