Linus Wu - General & Colorectal Surgeon

107 Clarence Street, Hamilton

Contact Details

Phone (07) 858 0771
Email info@surgery.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: thesurgc

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Street Address

107 Clarence Street
Hamilton Lake
Hamilton City
Waikato 3247

Description

Linus Wu is a New Zealand trained General and Colorectal Surgeon with special interest and training in minimally invasive surgery, colorectal conditions, endoscopy, and peritoneal surface malignancy.

He is dedicated towards delivering the best care for his patients. He is friendly, conscientious, knowledgeable, and down to earth.

Linus is fluent in English and Mandarin.

What is General Surgery?
The role of a general surgeon varies, but in broad terms general surgery can be said to deal with a wide range of conditions within the abdomen, breast, neck, skin and, sometimes, vascular (blood vessel) system.
While the name would suggest that the focus of general surgery is to perform operations, often this is not the case. Many patients are referred to surgeons with conditions that do not need surgical procedures, but merely require counselling or medical treatment.

What is Laparoscopic Surgery?
Laparoscopic (or keyhole) surgical procedures are performed through several small cuts (incisions) usually only 5-10mm long, rather than through one large incision.
A long, narrow surgical telescope (laparoscope) that has a tiny camera and light source attached, is inserted through one of the incisions so that the surgeon can view the inside of the body on a TV monitor.
The surgeon then passes specially designed surgical instruments through the other incisions and carries out the procedure using the TV monitor to guide the instruments.
Laparoscopic surgery is usually associated with less blood loss during surgery and less pain and scarring following surgery. In most cases, time spent in hospital is less and overall recovery time from the operation is less than with conventional open surgery.

Consultants

  • Mr Linus Wu

    Colorectal, General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Endoscopist

Referral Expectations

When you come to your appointment, your surgeon will ask questions about your illness and examine you to try to determine or confirm the diagnosis. This process may also require a number of tests (e.g. blood tests, x-rays, scans etc). Sometimes this can all be done during one visit, but for some conditions this will take several follow-up appointments. Occasionally some tests are arranged even before your appointment to try to speed up the process.
Once a diagnosis has been made, your surgeon will discuss treatment with you. In some instances this will mean surgery, while other cases can be managed with medication and advice. If surgery is advised, the steps involved in the surgical process and the likely outcome are usually discussed with you at this time.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

We are a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider, and NIB first choice member.

Hours

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Languages Spoken

English, Mandarin Chinese

Procedures / Treatments

Acupuncture
Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Liver and Biliary System Disorders
Hernias | Hernia repair
Skin disorders managed by General Surgery

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone

Parking

Free parking is provided at the clinic

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