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Bowen Hospital - General Surgery
Private Surgical Service, General Surgery
Description
Bowen’s modern, conveniently located private surgical hospital offers the best in private healthcare services Wellington has to offer. With our team of highly trained and dedicated medical specialists, and the very latest in equipment and techniques, we have a proud reputation for the quality of our care.
Private healthcare allows choice, flexibility and access to specialists who use the latest techniques in treatment. You are free to nominate your specialist and can expect your consultation and treatment in a timely manner without waiting list restrictions. Early treatment and intervention is often pivotal in ensuring the best outcome for patients.
Consultants
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Mr Burton King
General Surgeon
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Mr Ali Shekouh
General Surgeon
Procedures / Treatments
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Appendicectomy
Laparoscopic: several small incisions (cuts) are made in the lower right abdomen (stomach) and a narrow tube with a tiny camera attached (laparoscope) in inserted.… More
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Breast Biopsy
Open Excisional: a small incision (cut) is made as close as possible to the lump and the lump, together with a surrounding margin of tissue, is removed for examination.… More
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Breast Reconstruction
A silicone sack filled with either silicone gel or saline (salt water) is inserted underneath your chest muscle and skin.… More
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Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic: several small incisions (cuts) are made in the abdomen (stomach) and a narrow tube with a tiny camera attached (laparoscope) is inserted.… More
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Colectomy
Laparoscopic: several small incisions (cuts) are made in the abdomen and a narrow tube with a tiny camera attached (laparoscope) is inserted.… More
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Colonoscopy
A long, narrow tube with a tiny camera attached (colonoscope) is inserted into your anus and then moved along the entire colon.… More
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Colostomy
An opening is made in the skin of the abdomen (stomach) to allow drainage of stools (faeces) from the colon into a collection bag on the outside.… More
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Gastrectomy
Partial: the diseased part of the stomach is removed and the remaining section is reattached to the oesophagus (food pipe) or small intestine.… More
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Gastroscopy
A long, flexible tube with a tiny camera attached (gastroscope) is inserted through your mouth and moved down your digestive tract.… More
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Haemorrhoid Removal
Haemorrhoidectomy: each haemorrhoid or pile is tied off and then cut away.… More
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Hernia Repair
Hiatus Hernia Laparoscopic: several small incisions (cuts) are made in the abdomen (stomach) and a narrow tube with a tiny camera attached (laparoscope) is inserted.… More
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Mastectomy
Simple or Total: all breast tissue, skin and the nipple are surgically removed but the muscles lying under the breast and the lymph nodes are left in place.… More
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Parathyroidectomy
An incision (cut) is made in the front of and at the base of the neck and one or more of the parathyroid glands are removed. More
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Parotidectomy
An incision (cut) is made in front of the ear and runs down below the jaw line.… More
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Rectal Resection
Laparoscopic: several small incisions (cuts) are made in the abdomen (stomach) and a narrow tube with a tiny camera attached (laparoscope) is inserted.… More
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Sigmoidoscopy
A long, narrow tube with a tiny camera attached (sigmoidoscope) is inserted into your anus and moved through your lower large intestine (bowel).… More
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Skin Biopsy
Shave Biopsy: the top layers of skin in the area being investigated are shaved off with a scalpel (surgical knife) for investigation under a microscope.… More
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Skin Lesion Excision
Skin lesions such as cysts and tumours are removed by cutting around and under them with a scalpel. More
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Thyroidectomy
An incision (cut) is made in the front of and at the base of the neck and part or all of the thyroid gland is removed. More
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Varicose Veins
Sclerotherapy: a tiny needle is used to inject a chemical solution into the vein that causes the vein to collapse.… More
Visiting Hours
Visitors are always welcome but please avoid calling during meal times and ensure you leave by 9:00pm.
Refreshments
Tea and coffee making facilities are available in our visitors' lounge.
Public Transport
Bus and train timetables can be viewed through www.metlink.org.nz
Parking
Ample free parking is provided within our hospital grounds.
Pharmacy
Nearest pharmacy here
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Contact Details
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Phone
(04) 479 2069
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Fax
(04) 479 8520
Email
Website
98 Churchill Drive
Crofton Downs
Wellington 6035
Street Address
98 Churchill Drive
Crofton Downs
Wellington 6035
Postal Address
98 Churchill Drive
Crofton Downs
Wellington 6035
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This page was last updated at 2:53PM on December 22, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Bowen Hospital - General Surgery.