Surgical & endoscopic procedures
The operation or procedure that is appropriate depends on the diagnosis, anatomy, overall health and treatment goals. These summaries are a starting point; your surgeon will discuss the individual plan, alternatives and important risks with you.
Hernia repair
Open, laparoscopic or selected robotic approaches, with or without mesh according to the hernia, anatomy and individual patient.
Gallbladder surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstones and related gallbladder disease.
Reflux & hiatus hernia surgery
Hiatus hernia repair and anti-reflux surgery for appropriately selected patients after investigation.
Pancreatic & liver surgery
Specialist HPB surgery involving the pancreas, liver and biliary system, with treatment tailored to the condition and individual patient.
Gastroscopy & colonoscopy
Endoscopic examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract or colon for selected symptoms, surveillance and diagnosis.
ERCP
A specialised endoscopic procedure used to assess and treat selected conditions of the bile ducts and pancreatic ducts.
Circ Australia partnership
UniCirc circumcision
Southern Cross Specialists is developing a dedicated circumcision service in conjunction with Circ Australia using the UniCirc® surgical assist device.
Before any procedure
Your surgeon will explain why a procedure is being considered, the expected benefits, reasonable alternatives, the important risks and what recovery may involve. Recommendations are individual and may change after examination, imaging, endoscopy or other investigations.