Rowan Connell

Personal profile

Mr Connell has had a solid training in obstetrics and gynaecology as well as having areas of special interest. In his training he has gained considerable surgical experience. He has worked as a Consultant in Kent for 12 years. Before this he was a registrar in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Trust, Benenden Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital in London.

He treats a wide range of gynaecological conditions and has special interests in Urogynaecology (the treatment of urinary incontinence and prolapse), the treatment of heavy periods and Minimal Access Surgery (keyhole surgery). He has had a solid training in these techniques and has close contacts in Europe to keep “up to date”.

Mr Connell leads and shares the lead in the running of several services as a consultant in his present post. He has been the lead in setting up a laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy (“day-case hysterectomy”) service in the private sector and the NHS.

He enjoys teaching and has set up and run several courses. Mr Connell has presented at national and international conferences on various topics. He has published broadly around Obstetrics and Gynaecology.