General Surgery
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Our General Surgery service provides surgical procedures and clinics for elective and emergency general surgery patients.
We see people who require surgical services associated with:
- Breast and endocrine surgery (glands and hormones)
- Hepatobiliary and pancreatic-surgery (pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile duct)
- Colorectal surgery (intestine, colon, rectum and anus)
- Upper gastrointestinal and thoracic surgery (oesophagus, stomach, lungs and intestines)
- Emergency surgery.
Our services
We offer a range elective and emergency services including:
- laparoscopic surgery (Keyhole surgery)
- trauma surgery
- Hepatobiliary and pancreatic, gastric and colorectal cancer and breast cancer
- bariatric surgery (causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity) (internal referral only)
- endocrine tumours including thyroid cancer.
How to access this service
You need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service. Your doctor will need to send your referral letter to the hospital.
If there is a waiting list, you will receive a confirmation letter and be advised on what to do next. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your appointment.
In the case of an emergency, call 000 or visit your local hospital. We will be able to assist you.
Refer a patient
To refer a patient:
General Surgery referral guidelines
GP and Specialist Hotline:
1300 364 938
Health professionals:
More information
After your hospital appointment
Your doctor may advise that you require surgery. If this is the case you will be placed on a surgical waiting list and may need to attend the Pre-admission Clinic before your surgery.
What to bring
- Your Medicare card
- Private health insurance card (if you have one)
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
- Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
- Something to read or do while you wait
- An adult carer to support you and take you home
- Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney (if you have one)
- A jacket or cardigan in case you get cold
- A dressing gown or cardigan, sleepwear or comfortable day clothes
- Slippers and shoes (low heel, closed-in, non-slip, adjustable and firm fitting around the foot)
- Your toiletries and personal items
- Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney if you have one
- Something to read or do during your stay
- Medical devices required for your care (e.g. CPAP machine)
- Do not bring large amounts of cash or valuables such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you
Clinics
Contact us
Centralised Specialist Outpatients Services
Location: Level 1, Dr James Mayne Building
Phone: (07) 3646 6810
Gastroenterology Department
Location: Level 9, Ned Hanlon Building
Phone: (07) 3646 6810
Centre for Breast Health
Location: Ground floor, Ned Hanlon Building
Phone: (07) 3646 1975
Private Practice Specialist Suite
Location: Level 1, Dr James Mayne Building
Phone: (07) 3646 8346
Need help outside hours?
For non-urgent medical issues call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit your GP.
In an emergency call 000.
Refer a patient
To refer your patient, view the General Surgery referral guidelines
GP and Specialist Referral Hotline:
1300 364 938
Health professionals
Five of our surgical units provide general inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and tertiary referrals for:
- Breast, Endocrine and General Surgery
- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic and General Surgery
- Colorectal and General Surgery
- Upper gastrointestinal and General Surgery
- Acute Surgery