Andrew Bowker was involved in general surgical laparoscopy from the outset, when working as a consultant surgeon in Queensland. His early experience with cholecystectomy led to pioneering work with herniorrhaphy and anti-reflux surgery. He has accrued the largest hernia series in Australasia and has been responsible for training many of his New Zealand colleagues in this procedure.
More recently, he has introduced single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy to New Zealand. This provides some cosmetic advantages over the standard 4 incision technique.
He is recognised internationally as an expert in his field, having presented his laparoscopic experience and demonstrated his surgical techniques in conference settings both at home and abroad.
For consultation, bookings can be made through Andrew’s secretary Monday to Friday, 0830hrs to 1700hrs. Outside of these times a message can be left.
The hospital is open continuously from either Monday at 0700hrs or Tuesday 0700hrs (alternating weeks) until Friday at 1700hrs. If patients are not ready for discharge by Friday afternoon, transfer to either Mercy or Ascot Hospital is arranged. This is very rarely required.
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