All About You With Dr Shauna Watts

Bottom Line: Why You're Wiping Your Bum Wrong, Bowel Health and Colonoscopies


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In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Dr Penelope De Lacavalerie.
 
Penny is a colorectal, robotic and general surgeon and the director of My Sydney Surgeon, a clinic using the latest in advanced surgical techniques. She is also a spokesperson for Bowel Cancer Australia.
 
In this episode, Shauna and Penny discuss topics including:
Early life: from Venezuela, to the UK and Australia
Career journey: the challenges that come with being a female surgeon in a male-dominated industry
Why specialise in colo-rectal surgery?
Robotic surgery: what is it and when is it used?
Faecal incontinence 
Who should have a colonoscopy, and when?
Bowel cancer symptoms to look out for
Risk factors and how to prevent them
Anal cancer: who is at risk?
How to prepare for a bowel colonoscopy
Colonic irrigation - yes or no?
Wiping: what you've been doing wrong!
Constipation: what is normal?
A piece of advice for her 20-something self
 
For more information and resources from Penny:
Instagram: @mysydneysurgeon
Website: www.mysydneysurgeon.com.au
 
Disclaimer: This podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it do not constitute medical, health care or other professional advice. Information is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only.
 
Watch the episode on Youtube - https://youtu.be/ppPSgqhJVcM
 
Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social:
Instagram: @allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts @drshaunawattsgp
LinkedIn: Dr Shauna Watts
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