Mr Simon Bann
Specialist
Qualifications
MB BS 1993 London; FRCS 1997
Profile
Simon trained in General Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery / Laparoscopic in London, UK. Specialist training at the Royal Marsden, St Mary’s, Chelsea and Westminster and Hammersmith Hospitals, London, UK. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer University of Otago and Adjunct Professor Victoria University.
His main interests include cancers of the oesophagus and stomach.
He is an experienced laparoscopic surgeon performing advanced hollow and solid organ procedures; these include:
- Laparoscopic resection of gastric tumours and sleeve gastrectomy for obesity
- Laparoscopic Heller’s cardiomyotomy (treatment of achalasia)
- Laparoscopic fundoplication (treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and hiatus hernia)
- Laparoscopic repair of giant hiatus hernias
- Laparoscopic splenectomy
- Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy
- Laparoscopic hernias (TEP, TAPP, umbilical and incisional)
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gall stone disease).
Interests
- Abdominal
- Bariatric surgery
- Lumps & Bumps
- Oesophagus
- Upper GI (Gen Surg)
- Gall Bladder
- Hernias
- Laparoscopic Surgery (General)
Title or Designation
General Surgeon, General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon
Post-Fellowship Training
Mr Bann undertook advanced oncological and laparoscopic training at the following institutes and hospitals:
- Chelsea and Westminster, London
- Hammersmith Hospital, London
- Royal Marsden Hospital, London
- St. Mary's Hospital, London
Full NZ Registration Date
17 November 2008
Vocational Scope
General Surgery
Contact Details
Mr Simon Bann is available at the following services:
Private Services
Mr Simon Bann - Wellington Laparoscopy
This service is available at the following location:
Wakefield Specialist Centre, 99 Rintoul Street, Newtown, Wellington
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Phone
(04) 381 8120
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Fax
(04) 381 8121
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Private Surgical Services
Wakefield Hospital - Endoscopy
This service is available at the following location:
Wakefield Hospital
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Phone
(04) 381 8100
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Fax
(04) 381 8101
Email
Website
Toll Free Phone: 0800 WAKEFIELD (0800 925 334)
Wakefield Hospital - General Surgery
This service is available at the following location:
Wakefield Hospital
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Phone
(04) 381 8100
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Fax
(04) 381 8101
Email
Website
Toll Free Phone: 0800 WAKEFIELD (0800 925 334)