Mr Ralph Van Dalen

MB ChB 1985 Otago; FRACS 1995

I trained in Dunedin and completed my surgical training in Christchurch. I then spent 3 years in England to further my colorectal training. I have worked in the Waikato since 2001 as a general and colorectal surgeon. At present, I am involved in the implementation of the bowel screening programme for the Waikato region.

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Current practice

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic hernia repair
• Laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery
• Pelvic floor surgery for incontinence and emptying difficulties
• Haemorrhoids: latest ligasure banding treatment, excisions
• Anal skin tag excisions, pilonidal surgery, fistula and fissure surgeries
• Endoscopy: colonoscopy, gastroscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy

Colorectal & General Surgeon, Colorectal Surgeon & Endoscopist, General & Colorectal Surgeon

9 December 1986

General Surgery