General Surgery Clinic

Mr Wiggett manages a broad range of general surgical conditions. Whilst he has a special interest in breast surgery and breast cancer, vascular surgery and endocrine surgery he also accepts referrals for other areas of general surgery

Referrals accepted for:

Breast surgery

• Benign breast lumps
• Breast cancer surgery and management

Vascular surgery

• Varicose Vein (surgical and non-surgical management)
• Vascular access surgery

Endocrine surgery

• Thyroid and parathyroid surgery

Abdominal surgery

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Appendicitis
• Diverticular disease
• Bowel obstruction
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Diagnostic laparoscopy

Hernia (laparoscopic or open)

• Inguinal, femoral, umbilical, ventral or incisional

Perineal surgery

• Haemorrhoids
• Fissure in ano
• Fistula in ano

Endoscopy

• Gastroscopy
• Colonoscopy

Skin

• Benign skin lumps and bumps
• Skin cancer

Others

• Lymph nodes (diagnostic or sentinel lymph node biopsy, lymph node clearance)
• Submandibular gland surgery
• Ingrown toe nails

If a procedure is not listed for which you feel we could help then please contact WPRS directly to obtain advice.

All surgical procedures are performed either in the consulting suites at WPRS Warrnambool, Mt Gambier or Camperdown or in the operating suites at Southwest healthcare (Warrnambool or Camperdown) or St John of God hospital Warrnambool.

At WPRS we believe quality aftercare is essential to obtaining the best result from your surgery. After surgery you will be provided with instructions. If you have any concerns post-surgery please contact WPRS and ask to speak to one of our nurses.