surgery information

endoscopy

Endoscopy/colonoscopy

An endoscopy involves examining the inside of a person's body using an endoscope.

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bowlcencer

Bowel Cancer

In Australia and New Zealand bowel cancer is the most common internal malignancy for both sexes combined.

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diverticulitis

Diverticulitis

Diverticulosis consists of small pockets or protrusions of the lining of the large bowel wall through the muscular

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IBD

IBD

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes full-thickness inflammation of the bowel wall

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Perianal

Perianal

A fistula is an abnormal connection between 2 parts of the body. This can occur between a variety of different

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Welcome to Gold Coast Colorectal Surgery

diverticulitis

Doctor Michael von Papen consults privately from his rooms at Pacific Private Clinic. Dr Michael von Papen is a Colorectal Surgeon specializing in conditions of surgical and non surgical treatment of colon and rectal problems. In addition he is also a general surgeon dealing with most surgical problems of the abdomen.

We are able to see most cancer and general surgical referrals within 1-2 weeks of referral and to operate where appropriate, shortly after.

For further information on Dr von Papen, the services we provide, and patient information, please select from the menu above. If there is anything else we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to contact us direct and we can arrange a consultation.

We operate at Gold Coast Private Hospital, Pindara Private Hospital and Gold Coast Hospital.

PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CLINICAL IN THE TREATMENT OF COLON AND RECTAL CANCER AND OTHER DISORDERS OF THE &