Urology Services at Southern Cross Healthcare

Robotically-assisted surgery

A number of our hospitals, including in Christchurch and Auckland, offer advanced facilities for experienced surgeons trained and accredited to use our robotically-assisted surgical systems. The da Vinci® systems offer specialists advanced optics, and very precise control of surgical instruments while performing a range of highly delicate procedures.
Robotic surgery may offer patients a minimally-invasive option across a number of urological and urogynaecological procedures* including prostatectomy, and kidney-sparing surgery, where this is judged to be appropriate for them. In a number of areas, da Vinci® is being employed where outcomes for patients with cancer may be improved.
General practitioners can contact specialists using da Vinci® at Southern Cross Christchurch, Brightside and North Harbour hospitals for more information.

*Surgical procedures may vary in different regions, depending on specialist practice.

Urology
Medical specialists using da Vinci® robotic surgery systems in our hospitals:
AUCKLAND SPECIALISTS
Urologists
Dr Jason Du
Dr Chris Hawke
Dr Madhu Koya
Dr Mike Mackey
Dr David Merrilees
Dr Mischel Neill
Dr Morgan Pokorny
Dr Simon van Rij
Dr Andrew Williams
Assoc. Prof. Kamran Zargar
Urologist & Urogynaecologist
Dr Eva Fong
Dr Sum Sum Lo

CHRISTCHURCH SPECIALISTS
Urologists
Dr George Acland
Dr Kevin Bax
Dr Nicholas Buchan
Dr Frank Kueppers

Medical specialists providing services may vary and list accuracy will be subject to publication timing.

Find out more about our services at southerncrosshealthcare.co.nz