General Surgery

Dr Whitlaw treats a range of general surgical conditions including gallbladder disease, Insertion of infussports for long term IV access, small hernias, carpal tunnel release and lumps & bumps

Cholecystectomy (laparoscopic vs open)

Removal of gallbladder. This is usually done for gallstone disease, gallbladder polyps and gallbladder dyskinesia. Usually done laparoscopically with small risk (<5%) of conversion to open surgery.

Insertion of Infusaport

Surgery to insert a long term IV device under xray/us guidance to facilitate long term access for chemotherapy and blood testing

Carpal tunnel release

Surgery to release transverse carpal ligament to allow release of pressure on median nerve. Patient will require confirmation of carpal tunnel syndrome with symptoms and diagnosis confirmed on nerve conduction studies.

Lumps and bumps

Excision of lesion ie lipoma, fibroma, cyst throughout body .
Day procedure, done under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia.

Abdominal wall hernia repair (laparoscopic vs open)

Repair of abnormal protrusion of intraabdominal content out of its confines.

Inguinal hernia
Femoral hernia
Umbilical/paraumbilical hernia

Ingrown toenail surgery

Surgery to remove corner or side of a toenail growing into flesh. This surgery removes the offending nail and its nail matrix to prevent further nail growth in the region. Usually done under local anesthetic and sedation