General & Minimally Invasive

Hernias are a very common condition throughout all ages of life, They can occur in many areas of the body including umbilicus(belly button), Groin area, abdominal wall after surgery etc. Hernias can cause pain, swelling and become unsightly. They can also cause life threatening bowel emergencies. Most hernias can be repaired after a discussion with a surgeon. Hernia surgery encompasses both open repair and Laparoscopic or minimally invasive repairs. Hernia repair also can involve mesh placement or primary repair.

Gallbladder conditions are some of the most common surgical problems seen in the Australian population. The most common gallbladder condition involves the formation of gallstones and these can lead to a number of associated problems Removal of the gallbladder or Cholecystectomy is the usual treatment for these conditions and for the majority of patients this procedure is minimally invasive or Laparoscopic.

Many small or benign lumps/cysts and lesions may require removal to relieve pain or other symptoms. This can include removal of lipomas, sebaceous cysts and muscle growths Some of these can be removed under local anaesthetic in the doctors office, however larger lesions may require hospital based removal with your surgeon.

Thyroid assessment including ultrasound and biopsy are used for assessing thyroid problems including hyperthyroidism, goitre and lumps Some of these thyroid conditions require thyroid or hemi(half)thyroid removal. Thyroid surgery can also involve removal of some of the lymph nodes in the neck if there is concern around cancer being the cause.

Specialist Breast Clinic also provide minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures, some of which can be performed in our rooms with no hospital admission and minimal downtime.

ENDOSCOPIES INCLUDING GASTROSCOPY, COLONOSCOPY AND GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM

Gastroscopy is a day procedure to assess the stomach, oesophagus and proximal small bowel. This may need to be done for many reasons including pain, reflux and bleeding.

HAEMORRHOID SURGERY

A Colonoscopy can also include banding or injection of internal haemorrhoids to help with bleeding. Larger haemorrhoids may require surgical excision to improve your symptoms.

INGROWN TOENAILS

Removal of problematic ingrown toenails can be a painful and difficult to manage problem. Early management includes appropriate nail care, antibiotics and sometimes podiatry. Longstanding or advanced ingrown toenails often require a minor surgical procedure to correct the issue. This is usually done under local anaesthetic and requires excision of the nail metric to prevent recurrence.