Upper gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery
Specialised treatment and ongoing management for conditions affecting the oesophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gall bladder and bile ducts.
Where to find this service
What we do
The Western Health Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary (GI / HPB) Unit is a team of eight specialist surgeons providing care across Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital and Williamstown Hospital.
Our team has extensive experience in both open and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgical techniques, with expertise across a wide range of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions.
We are committed to delivering advanced, patient-centred care with a multidisciplinary approach.
Conditions we treat
- Gallstone and biliary disease
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and hiatus hernia
- Barrett’s oesophagus
- Oesophageal and gastric cancer
- Liver tumours (primary and secondary, including metastatic colorectal cancer)
- Groin and incisional hernias
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Upper gastrointestinal emergencies
- Achalasia
- Pancreatic cysts
Surgical procedures offered
- Cholecystectomy and other biliary surgeries
- Diagnostic and interventional endoscopy
- Oesophageal and gastric resections (laparoscopic and open)
- Liver resection
- Pancreatic surgery, including Whipple’s resection
- Anti-reflux surgery
- Laparoscopic and open hernia repairs
- Surgery for pancreatic pseudocysts
Contact
Please feel free to make an appointment to see any of our specialists through the outpatient department at Western Health, or via the private consulting rooms as listed below (note: some practices may charge a fee).