After her fellowship in obstetrics and gynaecology, Dr Mowat completed a 3 year fellowship in Urogynaecology. She has undertaken further training with colorectal surgeons to better understand and manage pelvic floor problems that involve bowel problems like constipation, obstructed defecation and faecal leakage.

She has extensive training in:

• laparoscopic and vaginal surgeries for prolapse, incontinence and fistula
• removal of problematic transvaginal meshes
• diagnosis and management of bladder problems like painful bladder syndrome and recurrent urinary tract infections
• diagnosis and management of bowel dysfunction like constipation, incontinence and obstructed defecation

Dr Mowat also works at the Queensland Pelvic Floor Centre in Bowen Hills with a multidisciplinary team of colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists, physiotherapists and dieticians.

Dr Mowat is widely published in peer reviewed journals and has a continuing research interest in improving materials and techniques for the surgical management of vaginal prolapse and urinary incontinence.

She enjoys teaching junior medical and nursing staff as well as presenting at conferences and meetings.

Affiliations

• University of Queensland- Senior Lecturer
• The Queensland Pelvic Mesh Service – Gold Coast University Hospital
• QE II Hospital – consultant urogynaecologist
• UroGynaecological Society of Australasia (UGSA): Vice Chair
• RANZCOG CU committee Vice Chair
• RANZCOG research grants committee serving member
• International Urogynecological Association (IUGA): member
• International Continence Society (ICS)