On the Coast – Over 55 Issue 32 I November/December 2019(clone) | Page 2

Brisbane Waters Private Hospital Laser Haemorrhoidectomy procedure Dr Adrian Burke GENERAL SURGEON Dr Burke is the only surgeon in Australia accredited to use the carbon dioxide laser to treat haemorrhoids. This operation is very effective and virtually pain free, unlike conventional haemorrhoidectomy. Dr Burke has relocated his carbon dioxide laser to Brisbane Waters Private Hospital. Laser Surgery Traditional Surgery 3 Only local anaesthetic and light sedation required 3 3 3 Day only surgery (3-5 hour hospital stay) 7 General anaesthetic 7 3-4 day hospital stay 7 Notoriously painful 3 Virtually painless procedure procedure 7 Pain relief usually Minimal pain relief (Paracetamol or Ibuprofen) morphine Provides long term cure in 97% of patients For all referrals to Dr Burke please contact his consulting rooms on T: 02 4362 1444 F: 02 4362 1488 21 Vidler Avenue Woy Woy NSW 2256 Phone: 02 4341 9522 www.brisbanewatersprivate.com.au 2 ON T H E C OA S T – OV ER 5 5