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Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital - General Surgery
Private Surgical Service, General Surgery
Description
Southern Cross' Invercargill hospital was originally established in 1919. It was bequeathed to Southern Cross in 1992 - and a new hospital was built and completed in August 1994.
The hospital is a top class facility in a very pleasant inner city location, situated opposite Queens Park.
Our hospital offers patients quality care and features comfortable patient rooms with pleasant surroundings and close by cafes for family and support people to access.
Our promise is a quality-driven and friendly service and we offer our patients excellent, modern facilities, and access to a range of elective surgical and specialist services including general surgery, gynaecological surgery, breast surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, gastroenterology and endoscopy services, urology and vascular surgery.
Consultants
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Mr George Ngaei
General Surgeon
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Associate Professor Konrad Richter
General Surgeon
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Mr Paul Samson
General Surgeon
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Mr Julian Speight
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
Weekdays 8:00 to 20:00
Weekends 8:00 to 20:00
Public Transport
The Invercargill City Council provides good public transport information. See here
Parking
Over 20 parking spaces are provided for patients and visitors.
Pharmacy
Contact Details
Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital
Southland
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Phone
(03) 211 2260
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Fax
(03) 211 2261
Email
Website
healthcare.southerncross.co.nz/our-healthcare-services/invercargill
108 Deveron Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Street Address
108 Deveron Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Postal Address
PO Box 1502
Invercargill 9840
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This page was last updated at 9:39AM on June 2, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital - General Surgery.