Prominent surgeon accused of performing unnecessary endometriosis surgeries
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A prominent Melbourne surgeon is under investigation over allegations he performed unnecessary or excessive surgeries on young women.
Over 100 women have come forward claiming they had reproductive tissue and sometimes organs removed by obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Simon Gordon at The Epworth Hospital for severe endometriosis, despite little evidence they had the disease.
A Four Corners report last night alleged Gordon performed unwanted surgeries, removing ovaries and at times the uterus of female patients when pathology results revealed they had little to no trace of endometriosis.
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Dr Gordon has denied any wrongdoing. He resigned late last year. Supplied
One of Gordon's former patients claimed to 9News she underwent a hysterectomy only to discover later she didn't need one.
"I don't really have the words for it to be honest, it's been incredibly stressful," Steph said.
Arnold Thomas and Becker Principal Solicitor Emily Hart said the law firm has spoken with over 150 former patients of Dr Gordon.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says accusations have been referred to police and the state's healthcare watchdog.
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Steph said she underwent a hysterectomy with Dr Gordon, only to find out she didn't need one. Nine
"Performing unnecessary surgeries is a crime. That is why it needs to be investigated by Victoria Police," Allan said.
"This matter has been referred to Victoria Police because Women deserve answers."
Dr Gordon has denied any wrongdoing. He resigned late last year.
His former employer, the Epworth Hospital, confirmed it reported Gordon to the Australian medical watchdog, AHPRA, after "concerns were raised with senior management in October 2025".
An independent external review of the private hospital's clinical governance arrangements have also been commissioned.
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