Professor Adnan Bunkheila is a Consultant Gynaecologist at Sancta Maria Hospital, Swansea, and Honorary Professor of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Swansea University Medical School. He is one of the most senior laparoscopic gynaecology and fertility specialists practising in Wales, with over 30 years of experience in endometriosis surgery, minimally invasive gynaecological surgery and fertility investigation. He is a Bupa Platinum-recognised consultant.

Prof Bunkheila leads the Swansea Endometriosis Centre, a tertiary referral centre accepting complex endometriosis referrals from across Wales.

Specialist Interests

• Endometriosis and pelvic pain
• Fertility investigation and treatment (male and female)
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery
• Uterine fibroids
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Menstrual problems and abnormal bleeding
• Early pregnancy problems
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Endocrine gynaecological disorders

Conditions Treated and Procedures Offered at Sancta Maria Hospital

Prof Bunkheila offers private consultations and minimally invasive surgical treatment across a comprehensive range of gynaecological conditions at Sancta Maria Hospital. His surgical approach is almost exclusively laparoscopic or hysteroscopic wherever possible, from preservation surgery to hysterectomy for the most complex stages of endometriosis and other gynaecological diseases. He offers comprehensive fertility investigation for both partners, assessment and management of PCOS, fibroids, period problems, early pregnancy problems, pelvic pain and pelvic inflammatory disease.

The Swansea Endometriosis Centre

Prof Bunkheila leads the Swansea Endometriosis Centre, a tertiary referral centre for endometriosis delivering multidisciplinary care to the highest standards. He works closely with colorectal surgeons, urologists, radiologists, pain consultants and specialist physiotherapists to manage even the most complex endometriosis cases. His reputation as a meticulous laparoscopic surgeon with exceptional endurance in difficult endometriosis surgery has established him as one of the most sought-after specialists for this condition in Wales.

Research and Academic Roles

Prof Bunkheila holds an Honorary Chair at Swansea University and is Professor of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Swansea University Medical School. His MD research led to the establishment of the first Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) centre in the country. He holds an MSc in Assisted Reproduction Technology from the University of Nottingham, one of the first degrees of its kind in the world. He has published numerous research articles and book chapters, supervised MD and PhD students at Swansea and Cardiff Universities, and has served as an examiner at national and international medical universities.

Teaching and Training

Prof Bunkheila is a founding executive member of the WEST Course, a not-for-profit eight-month gynaecology simulation laparoscopic training programme for gynaecologists seeking to advance their laparoscopic skills, and has directly contributed to the training of many gynaecology consultants in Wales and beyond. He has previously held the roles of RCOG College Tutor and All Wales Career Advisor for Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Professional Memberships

• British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE)
• British Fertility Society (BFS)
• European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
• British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS)