Sydney, Feb 24, 2026 (AFP) - Australian gynaecologist accused of unneeded surgeries on women

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2026-02-24
An Australian gynaecologist was referred to police Tuesday over media allegations that he carried out unneeded surgeries on women, including organ removals. Multiple patients of Melbourne surgeon Simon Gordon told public broadcaster ABC that he performed surgeries on them for severe endometriosis despite little or no evidence they had the disease. Some were in pain for months or years after the procedures. Endometriosis is a chronic disease in wh......
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