Calvary Adelaide Hospital
Surgical services
At Calvary Adelaide Hospital, we offer surgical procedures for patients requiring either day surgery or overnight stay.
Our surgical specialities include plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery and ear, nose and throat surgery
Find out more about these services and our specialists below.
Surgical services
Bariatric surgery encompasses weight management, its causes, prevention and treatment. It includes dieting, exercise and behavioural therapy as well as pharmacotherapy and surgery.
Adelaide Obesity Surgery provides a comprehensive bariatric service onsite, and aim to be a step ahead in innovative weight loss surgery to deliver best possible outcomes for our patients. They are a highly-experienced, industry-leading private clinic and offer patients personalised service and support, with a holistic approach to health and well-being.
They are unique in that they offer a full bariatric team under the one roof. All the support and services that you need are available at one location. They offer Skype or phone consults for patients in remote access areas or where travel may be an issue.
Adelaide Obesity Surgery prides itself on having treated many thousands of obese patients, who have achieved great success in returning people to long term health and resolving associated medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea, elevated cholesterol, hip and knee pain, and many others.
Hynes Ward is a surgical ward that cares for patients who have had bariatric surgery. Our team is committed to providing the highest standard of care for patients, and are supported by a large group of highly skilled surgeons and nursing staff.
Cardiology is the study and treatment of heart disorders. It involves treating all areas related to the heart and arteries, including tests, angioplasty and cardiac open heart surgery.
Cardiac services are provided 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The hospital prides itself on providing a Cardiac Centre of Excellence unparalleled in the South Australian private sector, there when you need it – 24 hours a day.
In the event of an emergency such as chest pain, patients can access the Calvary Adelaide 24/7 Care Emergency Department who will arrange for specialist treatment and admission as required.
Hynes Ward, on level 9 is a 31 bed general surgical ward that is committed to providing the highest standard of clinical care, supported by a large group of highly skilled surgeons and nursing staff. Milne Ward provides the following services:
- Colorectal surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatobilary surgery
- Laparoscopic general surgery
- Obesity/Bariatric surgery
- Oral & Maxillofacial surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology – Ear, nose & throat surgery
- Plastic & Reconstructive surgery
- Upper Gastrointestinal surgery
Connery Ward on level 10, is one of South Australia’s largest providers of neurosurgery and spinal surgery specialising in all aspects of general neurosurgery
Our dedicated surgeons, specialised nursing staff and expert allied health team are here to support all aspects of your clinical care.
Areas of expertise include but are not limited to:
- Surgical and non-surgical management of spinal degeneration, tumours and deformities
- Complex spinal surgery and spinal trauma
- Minimally invasive spinal surgery
- Vascular neurosurgery
- Brain tumours
- Deep brain stimulation
- Spinal Cord Stimulators for treatment of chronic Pain
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Endoscopic Neurosurgery
- Stroke services
Lynch Ward on level 10, specialises in all facets of orthopaedic surgery. Our staff are here to support you to achieve a speedy recovery and timely return to home. Along with the surgeons and our Physiotherapy team, we are committed to providing the highest level of orthopaedic treatment and care to all patients.
Our group of surgeons specialises in elective joint (hip, knee or shoulder) replacement surgery to help restore you to a higher quality of living with your new prosthetic joint.
Specialities
Calvary Wakefield Surgicentre ENT Surgeon, Mr Darcy Economos, is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons working from his specialist rooms conveniently located at 316 Wakefield Street.
Mr Economos offers a range of procedures to treat ear, nose and throat (ENT) problems in adults and children, within the day surgery environment.
He specialises in the following procedures:
- Myringotomy surgery (surgical placement of tubes into a child’s eardrum to help drain fluid)
- Grommet surgery to allow air into the space behind the eardrum to reduce the risk of fluid build-up in children and adults
- FESS (Functional endoscopic sinus surgery) to open the sinuses and treat chronic sinus infections
- Submucous resection (correction of a deviated nasal septum) and turbinate surgery (to open up obstructed airway passages) and improve nasal breathing
- Rhinoplasty (reshaping the nose)
- Septoplasty (straightening the nasal septum to improve nasal breathing)
Specialist training
In Australia, an ENT surgeon is a recognised specialist surgeon who has completed the intensive training program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in ear, nose and throat surgery.
All Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) are qualified surgeons who have completed at least 12 years’ medical and surgical education, including at least five years of specialist postgraduate training in their area of specialisation.
Calvary Wakefield Surgicentre general surgeon, Dr Margaret Anderson, is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).
Dr Anderson has more than 25 years’ experience as a FRACS qualified general surgeon specialising in weight management issues.
She is highly qualified and experienced within her area of expertise including:
- Abdominoplasty (‘tummy tuck’ to remove excess fat and skin due to weight loss, pregnancy or muscle fatigue)
- Breast reconstruction surgery for women and men
- Liposuction to any part of the body (reduces fat deposits)
Specialist training
In Australia, a general surgeon is a recognised specialist surgeon who has successfully completed the intensive training program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in general surgery.
All Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) are qualified surgeons who have completed at least 12 years’ medical and surgical education, including at least five years of specialist post graduate training in their area of specialisation.
Calvary Wakefield Surgicentre provides specialised dental care for children ranging from 12 months old to young people aged up to 18 years including:
- Extraction (removal of teeth)
- Fillings
- Restoration (e.g. repair of teeth that have a reduced amount of enamel or have been damaged in an accident)
- X-rays
Experts in plastic and reconstructive surgery
Calvary Wakefield Surgicentre plastic and reconstructive surgeons are members of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
They are highly qualified and experienced in plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, including:
- Abdominoplasty (‘tummy tuck’ to remove excess fat and skin due to weight loss, pregnancy or muscle fatigue)
- Breast reconstruction surgery for women and men
- Hand surgery to release compressed nerves in elbows and hands (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Face and neck lifts
- Lacerations and repair of tendons and nerves (referred via Wakefield Emergency Department)
- Liposuction to any part of the body (reduces fat deposits)
- Rhinoplasty (reshaping the nose)
- Skin cancer removal
- Melanoma
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
- Skin grafts and skin flaps to correct defects
- Upper and lower eye lid surgery
What is the difference between reconstructive and cosmetic surgery?
According to the Australian Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), plastic surgery has two branches, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is a subspecialty of the broader field of plastic surgery and one in which many plastic surgeons choose to specialise.
Cosmetic surgery is designed to improve a person’s visual appearance by altering or reshaping a bodily feature whereas plastic surgery encompasses both cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
Reconstructive surgery is concerned with improving bodily function and is performed on abnormal structures of the body caused by inherited defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumours or disease.
Specialist training
In Australia, a plastic surgeon is a recognised specialist surgeon who has successfully completed the intensive training program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in plastic surgery.
All Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) are qualified surgeons who have completed at least 12 years’ medical and surgical education, including at least five years of specialist postgraduate training in their area of specialisation.
Types of surgery
Planned surgery
Planned surgery usually follows consultation and treatment by your GP and specialist. From either of these you will be referred to an appropriate surgeon.
Your surgeon will discuss surgical and other options with you, and if you agree to have a surgical procedure the surgeon will forward the appropriate documentation to your surgical admissions team.
Unplanned surgery
The urgency of your surgery, and the possible wait before your surgery is scheduled, is determined by your surgeon and advised to Calvary in the surgeon’s request for admission documents. If you have any concerns about the possible impact on your health and wellbeing caused by a possible delay, please raise those concerns with your surgeon.
Unplanned surgery is performed on people who are admitted via the Emergency Department and who require immediate surgery to address their health emergency.
Informed consent
For all surgical procedures you will be required to provide your informed consent for the surgery or procedure to be performed. In the event of emergency surgery, your nominated next-of-kin or Enduring Power of Attorney is able to provide consent on your behalf.
Preparing for surgery
How to prepare for your surgery
We recommend you take the following steps before your surgical procedure:
- Ensure someone can drive you home after surgery (you’re not permitted to leave alone or use public transport)
- Arrange to have someone stay with you on the day and night of the surgery
- Don’t smoke for at least 24 hours before your procedure
- Follow instructions on which medications to take and which to withhold (this information will be given to you 1-2 weeks prior to your surgery date)
- Notify us if you have any special dietary requirement
- Inform your surgeon if there is any change in your health leading up to your procedure (for example if you’ve had a cold or fever)
How to prepare on the day
We recommend you:
- Wear loose comfortable clothing
- Don’t wear make-up, nail polish or jewellery
- Bring all your medications, relevant x-rays referrals and information about your procedure
- Bring basic toiletries and reading material
- Please do not bring any valuables or large sums of money (we won’t accept responsibility for loss).