Mr Andrew Bowker
Specialist
Profile
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.
Interests
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (gallstones)
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair (inguinal, incisional, umbilical hernias)
Laparoscopic Fundoplication (anti-reflux surgery)
Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
Laparoscopic Splenectomy (removal of spleen)
Qualifications
MB ChB 1975 Otago; FRCS Edin 1983; FRACS 1988
Subspecialties
Laparoscopic Surgery
Title or Designation
General and Laparoscopic Surgeon
Full NZ Registration Date
23 December 1976
Vocational Scope
General Surgery
Contact Details
Mr Andrew Bowker is available at the following services:
Private Services
Andrew Bowker - Laparoscopic Surgeon
This service is available at the following location:
148 Gillies Avenue, Auckland
Phone
(09) 630 0223
Fax
(09) 630 0220
Mobile
(027) 498 8358
Healthlink EDI
acbowker
Email
Website
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Laparoscopy Auckland
This service is available at the following location:
148 Gillies Avenue, Auckland
Website
Mr Andrew Bowker: Ph (09) 630 0223; Fax (09) 630 0220 andrewbowker@laparoscopyauckland.co.nz
Mr John Dunn: Ph (09) 623 0555; Fax (09) 623 6662 johndunn@laparoscopyauckland.co.nz
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 merrilees@laparoscopyauckland.co.nz
Private Surgical Services
MercyAscot General Surgery
This service is available at the following locations:
Mercy Hospital, Epsom
Website
(09) 623 5700
(09) 623 5701
Fax (09) 623 5702 consumer services
Ascot Hospital, Remuera
Phone
(09) 520 9500
Fax
(09) 520 9501
Website