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Mark Omundsen - Colorectal & General Surgeon
Private Service, General Surgery
Today
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Description
He is especially interested in minimally invasive approaches such as laparoscopic and single incision laparoscopic surgical techniques in the management of colorectal diseases, abdominal wall hernia and gallbladder pathology. He prefers to use these techniques where possible to reduce trauma to the abdominal wall and improve the patient’s recovery.
What is General Surgery?
The colon and the rectum are part of the digestive tract that processes the food we eat. Together they make up the large intestine or large bowel and are located in the abdomen between the small intestine and the anus. The colon is about 1.8m long and absorbs water and nutrients from food. The rectum is the last segment of the large intestine and is about 20 -25cm long. This is where waste material is stored before it passes out of the body through the anus.
A colorectal surgeon is a general surgeon who has had further training and specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus.
What is Laparoscopic Surgery?
Laparoscopic (or keyhole) surgical procedures are performed through several small cuts (incisions) usually only 5-10mm long, rather than through one large incision.
A long, narrow surgical telescope (laparoscope) that has a tiny camera and light source attached, is inserted through one of the incisions so that the surgeon can view the inside of the body on a TV monitor.
The surgeon then passes specially designed surgical instruments through the other incisions and carries out the procedure using the TV monitor to guide the instruments.
Laparoscopic surgery is usually associated with less blood loss during surgery and less pain and scarring following surgery. In most cases, time spent in hospital is less and overall recovery time from the operation is less than with conventional open surgery.
Consultants
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Mr Mark Omundsen
Colorectal & General Surgeon
Referral Expectations
Charges
Mark is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider.
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
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Procedures / Treatments
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Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the examination of your colon (large bowel) using a colonoscope (long, flexible tube with a camera on the end).… More
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
There are two types of IBD, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. In these conditions, the immune system attacks the lining of the colon causing inflammation and ulceration, bleeding and diarrhoea. In ulcerative colitis this only involves the large intestine, whereas in Crohn’s disease areas within the entire intestine can be… More
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Colorectal Cancer
This is cancer that begins in your colon or rectum.… More
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Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids are a condition where the veins under the lining of the anus are congested and enlarged.… More
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Hernias
A hernia exists where part of the abdominal wall is weakened and the contents of the abdomen push through to the outside.… More
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Gallstones
Sometimes, some of the watery fluid (bile) stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material known as gallstones.… More
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Skin Disorders
Skin conditions dealt with by general surgery include lumps, tumours and other lesions of the skin and underlying tissues.… More
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Gastrointestinal Disorders
Conditions of the gut dealt with by general surgery include disorders of the oesophagus, stomach, small bowel, large bowel and anus.… More
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Contact Details
Tauranga Specialist Centre, 752 Cameron Road, Tauranga
Bay of Plenty
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 571 5548
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Fax
(07) 571 5549
Healthlink EDI
SKINDERM
Email
Website
Tauranga Specialist Centre
752 Cameron Road
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3112
Street Address
Tauranga Specialist Centre
752 Cameron Road
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3112
Postal Address
Tauranga Specialist Centre
752 Cameron Rd
Tauranga 3112
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This page was last updated at 7:19PM on May 29, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Mark Omundsen - Colorectal & General Surgeon.