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Andrew Bowker - Laparoscopic Surgeon
Private Service, General Surgery
Description
Andrew Bowker was involved in general surgical laparoscopy from the outset and his early experience with laparoscopic gallbladder removal led to pioneering work with hernia repair and anti-reflux surgery.
He has trained many of his New Zealand colleagues on hernia repair and runs teaching courses allied to his busy fulltime private practice. He has presented his laparoscopic experience at conferences locally and internationally. Read more about Mr Bowker hereStaff
Andrew's Personal Assistant is Robyn Cliffe. She has looked after Andrew's practice for many years and and is well versed in guiding patients through the process of arranging appointments, surgery and followup.
Consultants
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Mr Andrew Bowker
General and Laparoscopic Surgeon
Referral Expectations
It is usual for you to be referred by your general practitioner, though, increasingly, patients make direct contact with the practice having searched the website. If this is the case, Andrew will write to your Family Doctor to keep him/her in the loop. He will ask questions about your condition and examine you. Further investigations (blood tests, x-rays, endoscopy) may be requested. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, treatment will be discussed. If surgery is indicated, you can expect a full explanation of what is involved and a quote/estimate of costs will be provided.
Both consultation and surgery will take place at Laparoscopy Auckland.
Charges
Andrew Bowker is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for general surgery (gall bladder, hernia) services.
- General surgery (gall bladder, hernia)
- - Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- - Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with an intraoperative cholangiogram
- - Laparoscopic repair of inguinal/femoral hernia
- - Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernia
- - Open cholecystectomy
- - Open repair of incisional hernia
- - Open repair of umbilical/epigastric hernia
- - Open repair of inguinal/femoral hernia
Procedures / Treatments
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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, forming a swelling or bulge. Common sites are in the groin (inguinal hernia), at the umbilicus or belly button (umbilical or para-umbilical hernia), the upper abdominal midline above⦠More
Public Transport
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Parking
Parking is available for patients and visitors in the front carpark and on Gillies Ave. Be aware that there restrictions regarding parking on Gillies Ave early in the morning and later in the afternoon.
Website
Contact Details
148 Gillies Avenue, Auckland
Central Auckland
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Phone
(09) 630 0223
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Fax
(09) 630 0220
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Mobile
(027) 498 8358
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Website
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148 Gillies Ave
Epsom
Auckland 1023
Street Address
148 Gillies Ave
Epsom
Auckland 1023
Postal Address
148 Gillies Ave
Epsom
Auckland 1023
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This page was last updated at 2:23PM on December 19, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Andrew Bowker - Laparoscopic Surgeon.