Mr Dr Rowan Connell

He qualified from Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London in 1991. He undertook research using minimal access surgery ( key hole surgery ), part of which involved treating fibroids with low power lasers, and treating heavy periods . As well as his work as a general gynaecologist , he is a urogynaecologist and specialises in the management of prolapse , incontinence and vaginal surgery . He is a laparoscopic (key-hole) surgeon eg performing laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomies . Has worked as a consultant in Kent since 2002, before this he trained in specialist NHS hospitals in Surrey, Kent and St Thomas’ Hospital in London, as well as a junior doctor at Benenden Hospital. Mr Connell has presented at national and international conferences on various topics. He has published broadly around Obstetrics and Gynaecology. With his interests, expertise and experience Mr Connell is able to give an excellent service to his patients. He is able to develop good working relationships within a multidisciplinary environment. Mr Connell has good relationships with other specialists in: gynaecology (for example those involved in cancer treatments and infertility treatments); general, breast and bowel surgery; and different medical specialities and he is happy to suggest a referral, should that be necessary. Mr Connell is a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS) and the British Society of Urogynaecology and also the European Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG and EUGA). He is also Chief Medical Officer at the Benenden Society and Hospital group.

He is a general gynaecologist , and a  urogynaecologist and specialises in the management of prolapse , incontinence and vaginal surgery. He is a laparoscopic (key-hole) surgeon e.g. treating endometriosis and performing laparoscopic hysterectomies .