Dr. CHEUNG, Yau Kar Rachel
Current Position:
Consultant
Honorary Clinical Associate Professor
Office Phone:
(852) 3505 2812
Email:
rachelcheung@cuhk.edu.hk
Qualifications:
2002: M.B.Ch.B., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2007: M.R.C.O.G., The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
2008: M.H.K.C.O.G., The Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
2009: F.H.K.A.M.(O&G), The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
2010: F.H.K.C.O.G., The Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
2014: Subspecialist in Urogynaeoclogy (HKCOG), The Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Other Positions:
Council member of Hong Kong Urogynaecology Association (HKUGA)
Clinical & Research Interest:
- Clinical research in management of pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence of women
- Quality of life in pelvic floor disorders, urinary incontinence and other gynaecological problems
- Clinical research in perineal ultrasound imaging on pelvic floor anatomy in female pelvic floor disorders
- Clinical research in general gynaecology
| 1 | Intermediate- to long-term outcomes of transvaginal mesh for treatment of Asian women with pelvic organ prolapse Chan SSS, Wan OYW, Choy KW, Cheung RYK Hong Kong Med J. 2021 Dec;27(6):413-420 |
| 2 | Women with advanced pelvic organ prolapse and levator ani muscle avulsion would significantly benefit from mesh repair surgery Wong NKL, Cheung RYK, Lee LL, Wan OYK, Choy KW, Chan SSC Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Apr;57(4):631-638 |
| 3 | 2020 Hong Kong College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guideline on investigations of premenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding Lee JHS, Cheng EOL, Choi KM, Ngu SF, Cheung RYK Hong Kong Med J. 2020 Dec;26(6):520-525 |
| 4 | The effect of time interval of vaginal ring pessary replacement for pelvic organ prolapse on complications and patient satisfaction: A randomised controlled trial Tam MS, Lee VYT, Yu ELM, Wan RSF, Tang JSM, He JMY, Lui LKY, Chiu KP, Cheung RYK, Lee KW Maturitas. 2019 Oct;128:29-35 |
| 5 | Prevalence of obstetric anal sphincter injury following vaginal delivery in primiparous women: a retrospective analysis Kwok SPK, Wan OYK, Cheung RYK, Lee LL, Chung JPW, Chan SSC Hong Kong Med J. 2019 Aug;25(4):271-8 |
| 6 | Pelvic organ prolapse in Caucasian and Asian women: a comparative study Cheung RYK, Chan SSC, Shek KL, Chung TKH, HP Dietz Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Apr;53(4):541-545 |
| 7 | Mesh-related complications from reconstructive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse in Chinese patients in Hong Kong Wan OYK, Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Chung TK Hong Kong Med J. 2018 Aug;24(4):369-377 |
| 8 | Prevalence of levator ani muscle avulsion and effect on quality of life in women with pelvic organ prolapse Yu CH, Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Chung TKH Int Urogynecol J. 2018 May;29(5):729-733 |
| 9 | Predictors for dislodgment of vaginal pessary within one year in women with pelvic organ prolapse Cheung RYK, Lee LLL, Chung TKH, Chan SSC Maturitas. 2018 Feb;108:53-57 |
| 10 | Longitudinal pelvic floor biometry: which factors affect it? Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Lee LLL, Chung TKH Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Feb;51(2):246-252 |
| 11 | An observational follow-up study on pelvic floor disorders to 3–5 years after delivery Ng K, Cheung RYK, Lee LL, Chung TKH, Chan SSC Int Urogynecol J. 2017 Sep;28(9):1393-1399 |
| 12 | Longitudinal follow-up of levator ani muscle avulsion: does a second delivery affect it? Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Lee LL, Choy RKW, Chung TKH Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Jul;50(1):110-115 |
| 13 | Antenatal Pelvic Floor Biometry is Related to Levator Ani Muscle Injury. Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Yiu AKW, Lee LLL, Chung TKH Ultrasound Obst Gyn Oct 2016;48(4): 520 – 525 |
| 14 | Vaginal Pessary in Women with Symptomatic Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cheung RYK, Lee JHS, Lee LLL, Chung TKH, Chan SSC Obstet Gynecol Jul 2016;128(1): 73 – 80 |
| 15 | Efficacy and Outcomes of Transobturator Tension-Free Vaginal Tape with or without Concomitant Pelvic Floor Repair Surgery for Urinary Stress Incontinence: Five-year Follow-up. Law SM, Cheung RYK, Chung TKH, Chan SSC J.HK.Med.Assn. 2015;21(4): 333 - 338 |
| 16 | Pelvic Floor Muscle Biometry and Pelvic Organ Mobility in East Asian and Caucasian Nulliparae. Cheung RYK, Shek KL, Chan SSC, Chung TKH, Dietz HP Ultrasound Obst Gyn 2015;45(5): 599 - 604 |
| 17 | Prevalence of Levator Ani Muscle Injury and Health-related Quality of Life in Primiparous Chinese Women after Instrumental Delivery. Chung MY, Wan OYK, Cheung RYK, Chung TKH, Chan SSC Ultrasound Obst Gyn 2015;45(6): 728 - 733 |
| 18 | A Pilot Study of Urine Cytokines in Ketamine-associated Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Cheung RYK, Lee JHS, Chan SSC, Lui WT, Choy KW Int Urogynecol J 2014;25(12): 1715 - 1719 |
| 19 | Effect of Levator Ani Muscle Injury on Primiparous Women during the First Year after Childbirth. Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Yiu AKW, Lee LLL, Chung TKH Int Urogynecol J 2014;25(10): 1381 - 1388 |
| 20 | Inside-out Versus Outside-in Transobturator Tension-free Vaginal Tape: A 5-year Prospective Comparative Study. Cheung RYK, Chan SSC, Yiu AKW, Chung TKH Int J Urol 2014;21(1): 74 - 80 |
| 21 | Pelvic Floor Biometry during a First Singleton Pregnancy and the Relationship with Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Disorders: a Prospective Observational Study. Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Yiu AKW, Lee LLL, Leung TY, Chung TKH BJOG 2014;121(1): 121 - 129 |
| 22 | Pelvic Floor Biometry in Chinese Primiparous Women 1 Year after Delivery: A Prospective Observational Study. Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Yiu AKW, Lee LLL, Chung TKH Ultrasound Obst Gyn 2014;43(4): 466 - 474 |
| 23 | Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Improves Quality of Life of Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Prospective Study. Fan HL, Chan SSC, Law SM, Cheung RYK, Chung TKH Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 2013;53(3): 298 - 304 |
| 24 | Prevalence of Urinary and Fecal Incontinence in Chinese Women during and after Their First Pregnancy. Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Yiu AKW, Lee LLL, Chung TKH Int Urogynecol J 2013;24(9): 1473 - 1479 |
| 25 | Responsiveness of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire in Women Undergoing Treatment for Pelvic Floor Disorders. Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Lai BPY, Lee LLL, Choy KW, Chung TKH Int Urogynecol J 2013;24(2): 213 - 221 |
| 26 | Risk of Malignancy in Women Who Underwent Hysterectomy for Uterine Prolapse. Wan OYK, Cheung RYK, Chan SSC, Chung TKH Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 2013;53(2): 190 - 196 |
| 27 | Tension-free Vaginal Mesh for the Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Chinese Women. Fan HL, Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Chung TKH Hong Kong Med J 2013;19(6): 511 - 517 |
| 28 | A Pilot Study on Sexually Transmitted Diseases and High Risk Sexual Behaviour in Hong Kong Female Ketamine Users. Lee JHS, Cheung RYK, Chan SSC, Pang WL, Chung TKH HK Pract 2012;34(4): 132 - 138 |
| 29 | Prevalence of Levator Ani Muscle Injury in Chinese Women after First Delivery. Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Yiu AKW, Lee LLL, Pang WL, Choy KW, Leung TY, Chung TKH Ultrasound Obst Gyn 2012;39(6): 704 - 709 |
| 30 | Quality of Life in Women with Urinary Incontinence is Impaired and Comparable to Women with Chronic Diseases. Cheung RYK, Chan SSC, Yiu AKW, Lee LLL, Chung TKH Hong Kong Med J 2012;18(3): 214 - 220 |
| 31 | Symptoms, Quality of Life, and Factors Affecting Women's Treatment Decisions Regarding Pelvic Organ Prolap. Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Yiu AKW, Lee LLL, Pang WL, Chung TKH Int Urogynecol J 2012;23(8): 1027 - 1033 |
| 32 | The Risk of Preterm Delivery Prior to 34 Weeks in Women Presenting with Antepartum Haemorrhage of Unknown Origin. Yeung SW, Tam WH, Cheung RYK Aust NZ J Obstet Gyn 2012;52(2): 167 - 172 |
| 33 | Chinese Validation of Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire. Chan SSC, Cheung RYK, Yiu AKW, Li JCM, Lai BPY, Choy KW, Chung TKH Int Urogynecol J 2011;22(10): 1305 - 1312 |
| 34 | Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy for the Treatment of Vaginal Vault Prolapse: with or without Robotic Assistance. Chan SSC, Pang MW, Cheung TH, Cheung RYK, Chung TKH Hong Kong Med J 2011;17(1): 54 - 61 |
| 35 | Urinary Symptoms and Impaired Quality of Life in Female Ketamine Users: Persistence after Cessation of Use. Cheung RYK, Chan SSC, Lee JHS, Pang WL, Choy KW, Chung TKH Hong Kong Med J 2011;17(4): 267 - 273 |
| 36 | Chinese Validation of Urogenital Distress Inventory and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form. Chan SSC, Choy KW, Lai BPY, Pang MW, Yip SK, Lee LLL, Cheung RYK, Yiu AKW, Chung TKH Int Urogynecol J 2010;21(7): 807 - 812 |