Professor Peter Cosman is a general, upper gastrointestinal and HPB surgeon with expertise in pancreatic, liver and biliary surgery, bariatric surgery, complex hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction, surgical oncology, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and minimally invasive and robotic surgery.
After qualifying in Arts and Medicine at the University of Sydney, Professor Cosman undertook surgical training at Westmead Hospital and completed a PhD through the University of Sydney. He obtained Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2005 before further training in upper gastrointestinal and pancreatic surgery.
He has been in specialist practice since 2007 and has extensive experience treating conditions involving the oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver and biliary system, as well as reflux and hiatus hernia, bariatric surgery, complex and recurrent abdominal wall hernias, and other general surgical problems.
Alongside clinical practice, Professor Cosman has been active in research and teaching, with interests including gastrointestinal cancer, patient safety, human factors and surgical education.
Clinical interests
- Upper gastrointestinal surgery
- HPB surgery — pancreas, liver and biliary tract
- Bariatric surgery
- Complex hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction
- Reflux and hiatus hernia
- Surgical oncology
- Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy
- UniCirc circumcision service with Circ Australia