Breast lumps may be benign or malignant. It is important that they are comprehensively assessed by a thorough history and physical examination followed by imaging with tissue biopsy. Changes within the breast for example the development of a lump, swelling, skin changes, nipple discharge or pain are important reasons to see a specialist breast surgeon. Abnormal findings detected on mammogram screening will also need to be thoroughly investigated.

Our specialist surgeons perform breast implant removal surgery for private patients at locations across Brisbane including Sunnybank Private Hospital, Mater Private Hospital Redlands and Mater Private Hospital South Brisbane.

Our specialist surgeons perform Abdominoplasty surgery for private patients at locations across Brisbane including Sunnybank Private Hospital, Mater Private Hospital Redlands and Mater Private Hospital South Brisbane.

Thyroid nodules are common. Less than 1 in 10 will be a thyroid cancer. However, if you have a lump or nodule in your neck, we need to rule out the possibility of cancer by investigating and treating it as early as possible. Speak to your GP if you notice any unusual physical symptoms and they can refer you to see one of the surgeons at Sunnybank Surgical to discuss surgery for thyroid nodules.

You may need an operation to remove your spleen, known as a splenectomy, if it's not working properly or it's damaged, diseased or enlarged.

The parathyroid glands are located in the neck closely related to the thyroid gland. There are in total four glands. An overactive gland results in excessive parathyroid hormone (PTH) production. This can be easily diagnosed on a blood test and its resultant manifestation of hypercalcemia can result in symptoms of bone weakening, kidney stones, abdominal pain, constipation and psychiatric disturbance.

Liver surgery is typically performed for liver cancers, and less commonly, for benign conditions such as benign liver lesions, liver cyst, or stones within liver known as hepatolithiasis.

Liver surgery is typically performed for liver cancers, and less commonly, for benign conditions such as benign liver lesions, liver cyst, or stones within liver known as hepatolithiasis.

Adrenal incidentalomas are adrenal lesions ≥1 cm identified incidentally on imaging performed for unrelated indications. They are found in approximately 3–4% of all abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans. It’s important to evaluate these incidental adrenal lesions to determine what treatment, if any, is needed and when specialist referral may be necessary.

Anal Fistula Surgery Brisbane. Anal fistula is an abnormal connection between the lining of the anorectum with the abscess cavity and the external perianal skin. When an abscess is associated with a fistula, the condition does not resolve by simple incision and drainage.

Hernias are common in men and women however many people put off treatment for a hernia until it becomes large, unsightly or painful resulting in an emergency situation. Sunnybank Surgical is an experienced group of specialist surgeons performing open and keyhole hernia surgery across Brisbane, including the Redlands and Logan areas.

Appendicitis surgery (appendicectomy) can be arranged quickly by asking your GP to contact Sunnybank Surgical or by speaking to your consulting emergency doctors about having your surgery completed by one of our experienced surgeons in your preferred hospital.

Surgery for an abscess usually requires an incision and drainage procedure under sedation or general anaesthesia depending on the size and location of the abscess. Sunnybank Surgical’s specialist surgeons perform all types of surgery for skin and perianal abscesses. We have consulting and surgery locations across Brisbane, including Sunnybank and Redlands.

Gallbladder attacks and gallbladder infections are painful conditions that often result in a visit to hospital emergency department. If you need emergency surgery to remove your gall bladder, you can request that the operation is done by one of our experienced surgeons from Sunnybank Surgical. We operate at Sunnybank Private Hospital, Mater Private Hospital Redlands and Mater Private Hospital South Brisbane.

If you have been advised that your diverticulitis is severe or life-threatening, you will need surgery as soon as possible. As a private patient, you can request that diverticulitis surgery is performed by one of our surgeons at Sunnybank Private Hospital, Mater Private Hospital Redlands or Mater Private Hospital South Brisbane.

A bowel obstruction is a serious condition that requires specialist surgical attention. Our specialist surgeons perform bowel obstruction surgery for private patients at locations across Brisbane including Sunnybank Private Hospital, Mater Private Hospital Redlands and Mater Private Hospital South Brisbane.

Ingrown toenails can quickly become more serious as pain and symptoms get worse. For diabetics and older people, there can be a serious risk of tissue death and bone infection if ingrown toenails are not properly addressed. In most cases, we will perform ingrown toenail surgery in our practice without the need to visit hospital. More severe infections may be performed as an hospital procedure.

Vasectomy is minor surgery that offers the most effective form of birth control. More than a quarter of Australian men over 40 have undergone the procedure. At Sunnybank Surgical your procedure will be performed in clinic by one of our experienced surgeons and is suitable for patients with or without private health insurance.

A temporal artery biopsy can assist doctors determine if you have a condition called giant cell arteritis. Sunnybank Surgical’s experienced surgeons perform temporal artery biopsy as a highly effective test to correctly diagnose and plan appropriate treatment for this condition.

If you think you may have haemorrhoids, it’s important that you chat to your GP, particularly if your symptoms are getting worse. Treatment for haemorrhoids is easier and less painful with early intervention. Ask your doctor for a referral to see one of our experienced surgeons at Sunnybank Surgical for advice on treatments available.