I offer a wide range of General Surgery operations in Tauranga, including portacath insertion or removal, hernia repair (laparoscopic or open), laparoscopic cholecystectomy, thyroidectomy, skin cancer excision, lymph node biopsy and removal of lipomas and other benign lumps.
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A portacath is an implanted device that allows long-term access to veins. It is used for patients requiring chemotherapy or other long term intravenous medication such as antibiotics.
learn moreLaparoscopic cholecystectomy is recommended for those with symptomatic gallstones. Gallstones may cause pain or inflammation of the gallbladder, jaundice and pancreatitis. Having the gallbladder removed stops the current symptoms and prevents further complications from gallstones developing.
learn moreExcision of a known skin cancer with wide margins or excision of a scar where skin cancer has been removed but greater tissue margins are required. This operation is commonly used to adequately excise melanoma and may be required for non-melanoma skin cancers including squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma.
learn moreSurgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland. Used to remove thyroid glands that are causing symptoms due to enlargement or overactivity, or if there is a diagnosis or concern about thyroid cancer.
learn moreRepair of an abdominal hernia with an incision directly over the hernia. This procedure can be used to repair inguinal, femoral, umbilical, epigastric, spigelian or incisional hernias.
learn moreRepair of a groin hernia using keyhole surgery. This operation is able to repair inguinal or femoral hernias using keyhole surgery. If you have a hernia on both sides, they can both can be repaired using the same small incisions.
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I am a Consultant Breast and General Surgeon in Tauranga, with subspecialty training and expertise in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. Skilled in further general surgery procedures, with expertise in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic hernia repair, melanoma and thyroid operations.
Tauranga Specialist Centre
752 Cameron Road
Tauranga 3112
Ph: (07) 571 5548
Fax: (07) 571 5549
Healthlink EDI: skinderm
Consultations available every Friday.
Urgent appointments available.
Grace Hospital
281 Cheyne Rd
Tauranga 3112
Ph: (07) 577 5270
Fax: (07) 577 5271