Digestive Diseases
Centre of Excellence

Colorectal Surgery

We manage all colorectal conditions and consult at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Fitzroy. In addition to traditional colorectal procedures and colonoscopy, we have an interest and special training in laparoscopic (keyhole) colorectal surgery, robotic (da Vinci) colorectal surgery, Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) for faecal incontinence and Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEMS/TAMIS). We are involved in multidisciplinary meetings for the management of both colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, working closely with our Oncology and Gastroenterology colleagues.

We manage all colorectal conditions and consult at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Fitzroy. In addition to traditional colorectal procedures and colonoscopy, we have an interest and special training in laparoscopic (keyhole) colorectal surgery, robotic (da Vinci) colorectal surgery, Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) for faecal incontinence and Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEMS/TAMIS). We are involved in multidisciplinary meetings for the management of both colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, working closely with our Oncology and Gastroenterology colleagues.

Who We Are

Mr Jamie Keck
Director

Mr Michael Johnston
Head of Clinic
Tel: (03) 9419 3377

Consultant surgeons

Mr Richard Brouwer
Mr Eugene Ong
Mr Rodney Woods
Mr Basil D’Souza
Ms Cori Behrenbruch
Mr Glenn Guerra

What we do

Referrals are welcomed for patients with:

All anorectal conditions
Colorectal cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease
Pelvic floor disorders
Abdominal pain
Other disorders of bowel function (e.g. constipation and incontinence)
Symptom or history-based conditions (anorectal, abdominal, family history of colorectal cancer)
Pilonidal sinus

Colonoscopy

For urgent colonoscopies contact the Registrar on Switchboard Tel: (03) 9231 2211.

Endoscopy

For more information about Endoscopy, please click here.

Diagnostic services

Visit the bowel screening section for further information.

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We specialise in

General Gastroenterology
Liver Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease
Therapeutic endoscopy
Functional gut disorders

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How can we help you?

About Us

Find out more about this department.

Our Services

Clinical care, diagnostic services, nurse consultants, GP referrals, inpatients/outpatient services and procedures.

Our Research

Clinical Trials, Research Programs and research activity.

Our Team

The leadership team, consultants, staff and more.

Education and Training

Training, fellowships, educational activities and information for clinicians.

News

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Training & Events

National Hepatitis Symposium

31 Oct 2024
Online

General Enquiries

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Tel: (03) 9231 3580
Fax: (03) 9231 3590
Email: svhm.Gastro@svha.org.au

Upper Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Surgery

Tel: (03) 9231 3580
Fax: (03) 9231 3590
Email: svhm.Gastro@svha.org.au

Colorectal Surgery

Tel: (03) 9231 3580
Fax: (03) 9231 3590
Email: svhm.Gastro@svha.org.au

Outpatient Appointments

Tel: (03) 9231 3475
Fax: (03) 9231 3489