Dr Jerome Melon | About Jerome

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Qualifications

Jerome has been practicing since 2007, and obtained his specialist qualification from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in early 2018 after undertaking subspecialist fellowship training in Urogynaecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). He has been treating pelvic floor conditions for over 10 years. Throughout his career, he has worked and trained around Australia, Hong Kong and Canada – as well as most recently volunteering in Senegal, West Africa.

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Current Employment

Jerome has a public appointment as a Urogynaecologist at Gold Coast University Hospital and The Queensland Pelvic Mesh Service, as well as consulting privately at John Flynn Private Hospital (Gold Coast), and Greenslopes Private Hospital (Brisbane).‍

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Patient Experience

Jerome values every patient experience and strongly believes in informed consent and shared decision making. Jerome strives to create an environment where patients are comfortable to make their best individual choices. He is a highly trained subspecialist surgeon who having worked in internationally renowned institutions, can offer all forms of abdominal, vaginal and minimally invasive surgeries to treat pelvic floor dysfunction. Jerome has authored several research papers in this field and is a reviewer for the International Urogynecological Journal. He is also heavily involved and passionate about the teaching of subspecialist trainees, sitting on the Board of Examiners for the Certification in Urogynaecology (CU) subspecialist examinations.

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Hobbies

Outside of work, Jerome is a humble and passionate traveller who loves to learn from the experiences of others around the world. In his downtime, he can be found adventuring in an ocean swimming event or a kayaking competition.

Research Publications

Over ten years of experience in Gynaecology.

2022

Single-Incision (Altis and Solyx) and Modified trans-obturator (TVT Abbrevo) sling for Stress Urinary Incontinence – Medium-term Clinical Efficacy and Safety
‍Melon J, Karjalainen P, McGannon C, Lee J, Rosamilia A
Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinical Medicine (2022) Apr

2019

Single-Incision (Altis and Solyx) and Modified trans-obturator (TVT Abbrevo) sling for Stress Urinary Incontinence – Medium-term Clinical Efficacy and Safety (Abstract)
Melon J, Karjalainen P, McGannon C, Lee J, Rosamilia A
Female Pelvic Medicine Reconstructive Surgery (2019) 25; Suppl. 5
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Persistent levator co-activation is not associated with symptoms or bother of obstructed defecation
Melon J, Gillor M, Dietz HP
Int Urogynecol J (2020), 31(12), 2611-2615
Female Pelvic Medicine Reconstructive Surgery (2019) 25; Suppl. 5
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A novel technique: Removal of Perigee Total Vagina Mesh with a Tendon Stripper
‍Melon J, Lo CH, Chao F, Chan W, Rosamilia A
Curr Trends Med Sur Urol (2019) 1:101.

2018

Video of Laparoscopic Repair of Vesico-Uterine Fistula
‍Melon J, Chao F, Chan W, Rosamilia A
Int Urogynecol J (2018) Feb 24
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Cystourethroscopy following Mid-urethral Slings - Is it always necessary?
‍Melon J, Kelly E, vanDelf K
Int Urogynecol J (2018) 29: 789
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A prospective observational cohort study investigating the incidence of OASIS in Asian women in a Hong Kong Hospital compared to an Australian Hospital
‍Bates L, Melon J, Turner R, Chan S, Karantanis E
Int Urogynecol J (2018)

2017

Evolution of Social Media: Review on the role of podcasts in Gynaecology
Chen Z, Melon J
‍Int Urogynecol J (2017)

2016

Value of specialist pathology review in a single state-wide gynaecologic cancer service
‍Melon J, Leung Y, Salfinger SG, Tan J, Mohan R, Cohen PA
Int J Gynecol Cancer 27(1), 171-176

2015

30yo Nullip DVT, refractory menorrhagia, 20/40 Adenomyotic Uterus
‍Coghlan E, Melon J, Maouris P, Ardakani NM, Fender L
BJOG (2015), Vol 122, Issue S1 April

Awards/Scholarships

2019, 2020

Urogynaecology Fellowship

McGill University, Montreal, Canada

2017, 2018

Urogynaecology Fellowship

Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne

2019

Brown Craig Travelling Scholarship recipient (RANZCOG)

Urogynaecological Society of Australasia

2018

Best Video Prize

Urogynaecological Society of Australasia (UGSA)

2014

Dr Camille Michener Legacy Award

Junior O&G Doctor of the Year, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Western Australia

2014

Tony McCartney Prize

Best Oral Presentation at RANZCOG National Scientific Meeting

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