Dr. Praveen De Silva

Kia Ora, My name is Dr. Praveen De Silva. I’m a gynaecologist with advanced training in laparoscopic surgery and endometriosis. I am part of a multidisciplinary team, with years of combined experience here to provide treatment and support.

Meet Dr. Praveen De Silva

MBChB, BMedSci(Hons), DipOMG, FRANZCOG, AGES Surgical Fellowship

Nice to meet you. I am a New Zealand born and trained Gynaecologist, with sub-specialist training in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (keyhole surgery). My practice has a particular focus on advanced endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and hysterectomy.

I’m the Clinical Lead for Endometriosis and Laparoscopic Surgery at Te Whatu Ora- Waitemata (North Shore Hospital). Accredited for all levels of Endometriosis Surgery (AGES Level 6).

Where are we based?

Consulting Locations

Auckland Gynaecology Group - Newmarket, Auckland

North Shore - Opening Soon

Operating Locations

Ascot Hospital, Greenlane Auckland

Southern Cross, North Harbour

Southern Cross, Gillies Avenue Epsom

Online

Available from anywhere in New Zealand.
Happy for GP referrals and self-referrals.

Contact Us

Services & Procedures

Management and treatment in benign gynaecology conditions. These include:
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Pelvic pain/ endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Ovarian cysts
- Prolapse and incontinence
- Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy
- Abnormal cervical screening tests (pap smears/ colposcopy).
- Contraception
Praveen welcomes referrals and consultations in advanced endoscopic surgery.
- High stage endometriosis diagnosed on previous laparoscopy or ultrasound
- Bowel endometriosis
- Large fibroid/ uterus surgery (above belly button)
- Interest in robotic surgery
More information on Dr. Praveen’s advanced procedures here
- Endometrial Aspirate/ biopsy
- Pelvic Ultrasound
- Insertion of Mirena Intrauterine Device
- Colposcopic assessment
- Vaginal Pessary

Credentials

Bachelor of Medical Sciences with First Class Honours BMedSci(Hons) 2009
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery MBChB 2011
Diploma of Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology DipOMG 2012
Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2020
Australasian Gynaecological and Endoscopic Surgery Fellowship 2019-2021
AGES/ AAGL exchange award for best original research presentation at AGES annual scientific meeting 2021
Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) Trainee Intern prize for professionalism 2011
Edward Kerkin Scholarship awarded for BMedSci 2009
Investigator and Site Personnel Good clinical practice training- Genesis Research Services 2020
Cervical Quality Improvement Programme (C-Quip) RANZCOG 2019
P4/ P4b/ P6/ P7 Davinci Robotic Xi Training modules 2019
Early management of severe trauma (EMST) Royal College of Surgeons (RACS) 2017
Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) Royal College of Surgeons (RACS) 2017
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ALCS) Level New Zealand Resuscitation Council (NZRC) 2017
Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Surgery society (AGES)
American Association of Gynaecological Laparoscopists (AAGL)
DaVinci Surgery Community
Australian Medical Association
Medical Protection Society
New Zealand Medical Council
The “Rendezvous” technique for Caesarean Scar defect. Combined Hysteroscopy & Laparoscopic Repair
Nagi K, De Silva P, Daniel S, Bukhari M, Choi S et al | Poster AGES ASM | October 2022

Superior HypogastricSuperior Hypogastric Plexus Block in Minimally Invasive Gynaecology: A Randomised Controlled Trial De Silva P, Daniels S, Bukhari M, Choi S, Liew A, Rosen DMB, Conrad D, Cario GC, Chou D | Oral Presentation AGES ASM | October 2021

Robotic Surgery: a 2020 vision. How far has it come? What is its future? De Silva P, Crumb R | Oral Presentation RANZCOG webinar | August 2020

The all-in-one endometrioma excision
De Silva P, Chou D, Rosen DMB, Choi S, Daniels S, Bukhari M, Cario GM | Poster AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Sydney March 2020

The immediate development of colovaginal fistula after hysterectomy. An unusual presentation
De Silva P, Rosen DMB, Chou D, Choi S, Daniels S, Bukhari M, Cario GM | Poster AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Sydney March 2020

How bad are these adhesions? A review of the classification of Ashermann Syndrome and a video demonstration
Listijono DR, De Silva P, Rosen DMB, Chou D, Choi S, Daniels S, Bukhari M, Cario GM | Poster AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Sydney March 2020

Fumerate hydrate deficiency leiomyomas
Daniels S, De Silva P, Rosen DMB, Chou D, Choi S, Bukhari M, Cario GM | Poster AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Sydney March 2020

Uterine positioning system: First Australian series
Daniels S, De Silva P, Rosen DMB, Chou D, Choi S, Bukhari M, Cario GM | Poster AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Sydney March 2020

Laparoscopic reverse submucosal dissection (Sydney Shaving). Standardising rectal shaving for bowel endometriosis
Bukhari M, Chou D, De Silva P, Daniels S, Rosen DMB, Choi S, Cario GM | Poster AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Sydney March 2020

Complications in laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy with concurrent hysterectomy- a five year update: the SWEC technique
Bukhari M, De Silva P, Daniels S, Rosen DMB, Choi S, Cario GM, Chou D | Poster AGES Pelvic Floor Meeting | Sydney October 2019

Pelvic Schwannoma encountered at laparoscopy
De Silva P, Conrad D, Choi S, Al-Shamari M, Daniels S, Rosen DMB, Chou D | Poster AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Perth March 2019

Laparoscopic cervical cerclage using Mersilene tape
De Silva P, Naqiso S, Harrison KR | Poster AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Perth March 2019

Contained laparoscopic power morcellation for large pelvic masses.
Al-shamari M, Choi S, Conrad D, Choi S, De Silva P, Daniels S, Rosen DMB, Chou D | Oral Presentation AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Perth March 2019

Complete resection of a large, ultra-low, full thickness rectovaginal endometriotic nodule with natural orifice specimen extractions (NOSE) and Robot-assisted technique by a multidisciplinary team- anatomical and technical considerations.
Choi S, Al-shamari M, Conrad D, De Silva P, Daniels S, Rosen DMB, Chou D | Oral Presentation AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Perth March 2019

Robotic-assisted benign gynaecology: A 6 year multicenter experience.
Conrad D, Choi S, Al-shamari M, De Silva P, Daniels S, Cario GM, Rosen DMB, Chou D | Oral Presentation AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Perth March 2019

Vault closure during total laparoscopic hysterectomy with FlexDex system: First Australian series.
Conrad D, Al-shamari M, De Silva P, Choi S, Daniels S, Cario GM, Rosen DMB, Chou D | Oral Presentation AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Perth March 2019

Neuropelveology: Why do we need to know about pelvic nerves?
Chou D, Al-shamari M, De Silva P, Conrad D, Choi S, Daniels S, Cario GM, Rosen DMB, | Oral Presentation AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Perth March 2019

Removing the large uterus without morcellation. The Colpo-Vincision for specimen extraction at hysterectomy
Conrad D, Al-shamari M, De Silva P, Choi S, Daniels S, Cario GM, Rosen DMB, Chou D | Oral Presentation AGES Annual Scientific Meeting | Perth March 2019

Quality of life assessment after vaginal electrical stimulation for women with urinary incontinence unsuitable for biofeedback therapy
De Silva P, Keedle L, Machin S | Poster Presentation RANZCOG Annual Scientific Meeting | Auckland 2017

The Challenges of Perimortem Caesarean section
De Silva P, Maharaj D, Langana F | Oral Presentation RANZCOG Annual Scientific Meeting | Wellington 2015

The use of implantable cardioverter defibrillator in the New Zealand context from 2000 to 2007
De Silva P, Harding S, Larsen P | Poster Presentation CSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting | Adelaide 2009
Superior Hypogastric Plexus Nerve Block in Minimally Invasive Gynaecology: A Randomised Controlled Trial. De Silva P, Daniels S, Bukhari ME, Choi S, Liew A, Rosen DMB, Conrad, D, Cario Gm, Chou D. JMIG 2021, doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2021.06.017
De Silva P, Maharaj D, Langana F | ANZJOG 2016, Vol 56;6 p662-665
Ovarian hyperstimulation guidelines.
De Silva P| MidCentral District Health Board 2014
The use of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in the New Zealand Context from 2000-2007
Larsen P, De Silva P, Harding S | NZMJ 2010, Vol 123;1309 p76-85
The cost effectiveness of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in New Zealand
De Silva P | Thesis for BMedSci(Hons) University of Otago 2009

Kia Ora, My name is Dr. Praveen De Silva. I’m a gynaecologist with advanced training in laparoscopic surgery and endometriosis. I am part of a multidisciplinary team, with years of combined experience here to provide treatment and support.

Meet Dr. Praveen De Silva