A/Prof Adam Bartlett

I am an experienced general surgeon specialising in liver transplantation (adult and pediatric) and the comprehensive management of liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, stomach and spleen conditions, including cancer. My primary focus lies in treating primary and secondary upper gastrointestinal tract cancers, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team consisting of radiologists, oncologists and gastroenterologists in both public and private healthcare sectors.

Throughout my career, I have acquired expertise in various surgical approaches including open and laparoscopic procedures as well as thermal ablation. Additionally, I am proficient in evaluating and managing patients for liver-directed therapies using selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) or chemotherapy-loaded beads. To further expand my capabilities, I have obtained accreditation in the da Vinci Surgical System enabling me to perform minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgeries.

Continuous eduction and training are essential components of my professional ethos as I am dedicated to refining my practice and skills. I am deeply passionate about delivering exceptional care and employing the latest medical and surgical advancements for my patients. Having trained and worked internationally at prestigious institutions such as King's College in London, Centre Hepato-Biliaire Paul-Brousse in Paris, Leuven Hospital in Belgium, The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA, The National Children's Hospital in Tokyo, Japan and Institut Mutualiste Montsouris in Paris, France (under the guidance of Professor Soubrane), I bring a diverse range of expertise to my practice. I am frequently invited to speak at national and international conferences and actively participate in relevant courses to ensure that I am at the forefront of deliering up-to-date care, assessments and techniques for patients with diverse medical and surgical needs.

While primarily based on Auckland, I also provide consultations, perform operations, conduct follow-up appointments and offer support to Southland patients in Queenstown on a monthly basis.

Beyond my professional endeavours, I am deeply passionate about my profession and have dedicated a significiant portion of my life to it. Annually, I engage in pro bono surgery in Rarotonga, providing much needed support, training and assistance to the local medical team and the Cook Island community.

My adventurous and energetic personality extend beyond the operating theatre. I find joy in exploring the hiking trails across Central Otago and biking through the backroads of New Zealand and Europe alongside my family. Competitive sailing, kite-surfing and completing numerous half marathons are among my favourite activities. Recently I embraced the challenge of revisiting skiing after a long hiatus, with varying degrees of success! I am happily married with two equally energetic daughters and a laid-back Labradoodle, who bring immense joy to my life.

General Surgeon with specialist training in Open, Laparoscopoic and Robotic Surgery.

Areas of Specialisation:
Surgery of the Liver, Pancreas, Bile Ducts and Gallbladder.

Robotic Surgery:
Credentialled in minimally invasive Robotic Surgery of the abdomen.

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy:

• Laparoscopic & Open Cholecystectomy
• Surgery of the Bile Ducts & Gallbladder
• Cancer & Revisional Surgery

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair:

• Sportsman Hernia
• Ventral Hernia
• Inguinal Hernia
• Umbilical Hernia
• Paraumbilical Hernia
• Complex Hernia
• Femoral Hernia
• Groin Hernia
• Revisional Hernia
• ACC Hernia

Robotic Hernia Repair:

• Ventral Hernia
• Rectus Divarication
• Incisional Hernia

Surgery of the Liver & Bilary System:

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Biliary Reconstruction
• Hepatectomy (Liver Resection)
• Local Ablation
• Liver Directed Therapy

Pancreatic Surgery:

• Pancreatico-Duodenectomy (Whipples)
• Pancreatic Resection

General Surgery:
Other aspects of General Surgery including Skin Cancer, Bowel Surgery and Perianal Conditions.

Qualifications:
FRACS (General Surgery), PhD (Surgery), MBChB, BHB

Specialist Training:

• 2005 Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), General Surgery, December 2005
• 2004 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Surgery. University of Auckland
• 1996 Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB). University of Auckland
• 1993 Bachelor of Human Biology (BHB). Senior Scholar (A+ average). University of Auckland

Post-fellowship Training:

• Senior Surgical Fellow, Hepatopancreaticobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery, Institute of Liver Studies, Kings College Hospital, University of London (2006-2009)
• Post-fellowship training in abdominal transplantation, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (2008)
• Post-fellowship training in Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB) Surgery. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (2009)
• Post-fellowship training in the da Vinci X Robot Surgical System. Intuitive Surgical (2022)

Qualifications/Memberships:

International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association
International Liver Transplant Society
Transplantation Society of Australia & New Zealand
Australia & NZ Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association

Hospitals Practising at:

Endoscopy Auckland
Mercy-Ascot Hospital
Southern Cross Brightside Hospital
Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital

Current Positions:

Associate Professor in Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Auckland
Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon, HPB/UGI Unit, Auckland City Hospital
General Surgeon, Auckland City Hospital