148 Gillies Ave
Epsom
www.healthpoint.co.nz
Laparoscopy Auckland
Street Address
Postal Address
148 Gillies Ave
Epsom
Auckland 1023
Contact Details
Phone (09) 623 8525
Mr John Dunn: Ph (09) 623 0555; Fax (09) 623 6662
Associates
Mr Adam Bartlett: Ph (09) 623 4789
Miss Alison Hayes: Ph (09) 623 4788
Mr David Merrilees: Ph (09) 623 4783; Fax (09) 623 8526
Mr Jon Morrow: Ph (09) 925 4047 admin@discoverweightloss.co.nz
Mr Peter Carr-Boyd Ph 027 333 6696 drpcb@ugicare.co.nz
Mr Jason Robertson Ph (09) 869 3080 hello@jrsurgery.co.nz
Spleen Removal (Splenectomy)
The spleen is a soft fleshy organ in the upper left abdomen that is involved in the formation and cleansing of blood. It may need to be removed if it becomes enlarged, has a tumour or cyst, or in the presence of certain blood disorders, the most common of which results in abnormal destruction of platelets (ITP). This causes abnormal bruising and bleeding.
Laparoscopic Splenectomy involves freeing the spleen from its attachments and removing it through a small abdominal incision, usually within a surgical plastic retrieval bag.
For more information on the above topic, please refer to Andrew Bowker's website: www.spleen.co.nz
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/general-surgery/laparoscopy-auckland/