Total Surgical Solutions

Total Surgical Solutions is Far North Queensland’s state of the art centre for innovative and patient centred care. Our range of surgical specialists have been practising in the region for over 25 years and understand local patient needs. As a unit, we aim for excellence in practice with a focus on holistic care based on your individual requirements.

Services We Offer

Our practice works in collaboration as a multi-disciplinary team to provide you with holistic care.

General Gynaecology

for all pelvic pain, menstrual disorders, menopausal symptoms, contraception
– Advanced laparoscopic surgery (laparosopic hysterectomies, excision of advanced endometriosis, myomectomies, oophorectomies)
– Robotic surgery
– Colposcopy/vulvoscopy

Urogynaecology

for all incontinence, prolapse, sexual dysfunction and vulval disorders
– Vaginal and pelvic reconstruction surgery
– Laparoscopic surgery
– Urodynamic studies + flexible cystoscopies
– Overactive bladder and botox to bladder, pelvic floor
– Incontinence procedures
– Supra-pubic catheter insertion and care
– Pudendal block
– Fistula repairs

Robotic Surgery

The DaVinci Robot (Trademark) is the state of the art minimally invasive operating device used by our surgical team to provide safe surgeries in difficult cases.

How to refer:

All referrals are to be faxed through to: 07 4766 3696

Meet our team:

Professor Ajay Rane PSM OAM

Professor Ajay Rane is the Director of Urogynaecology at Townsville University Hospital, Director of Mater Pelvic Health and Research and Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at James Cook University (JCU). Professor Rane holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Poona and a PhD from JCU.

Ajay was awarded the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2013 and the Public Service Medal (PSM) in 2022. Professor Rane has spent over two decades treating and operating on women with catastrophic childbirth injuries in some of the world’s poorest countries. In 2016, he received the Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Award for Humanitarian Work in Women’s Health.

Ajay is the current Chair of the Fistula Committee for the International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and is leading the charge for fistula education and prevention in the developing world. In May 2020, Ajay received an honorary fellowship from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist for his work in advancing women’s health. Ajay is the current Chair of the Townsville Hospital and Health Board’s Safety and Quality Committee

A/Professor Jay Iyer

Associate Professor Jay Iyer is an advanced endoscopic surgeon whose expertise lies in treating complex gynaecological surgical problems. Jay is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and is the Director of the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Fellowship program. Working in close collaboration with Prof Rane, Jay provides minimal access procedures to optimise patient outcomes and recovery times.

Our Location

Our rooms are located on level 2, suite 4 at Mater Hospital Pimlico (25 Fulham Rd, Pimlico, 4812)

Parking:

– At the main entrance to the hospital there is a multi-story carpark
– As you leave the carpark enter the main building (Mercy Centre) turn right and take the external lift (near the doctors carpark) to the first floor.
– On exiting the lift turn left and our rooms are at the end of the corridor.
– Alternatively, as you enter the main building you may ask one of the lovely volunteers to point you in the direction of Prof Rane’s rooms.