Colorectal Surgery
Overview of Service
The Colorectal Surgery Department at Royal North Shore Hospital has an expert team of surgeons performing advanced colorectal surgery. The department specialises in complex colorectal procedures, minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer, including the management of inflammatory bowel and diverticular disease.
Areas of Expertise
- Colorectal cancer surgery
- Transanal minimally invasive surgery
- Complex abdominal wall/hernia surgery
- Complex inflammatory bowel disease management
- Intestinal Endometriosis
Key Areas of Education
- Master of Surgery program, University of Sydney
Affiliated Organisations
- University of Sydney
- Charles Perkins Centre
- Colorectal Society of Australia and New Zealand
- SERT Institute
Meet our Colorectal Surgeons
MBBS, FRACS
Head of Department
Dr Yasser Salama has particular expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic colon and rectal cancer surgery, complex incisional and parastomal hernia repairs and intestinal endometriosis.
MBBS (Hons 1), FRACS, FCSSANZ
Dr Justin Evans has a special interest in laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery and transanal minimally invasive surgery.
Assoc Prof Margaret Schnitzler
MBBS (Hons 1), PhD, FRACS
Assoc Prof Margart Schnitzler has a special interest in familial colorectal cancer, anorectal conditions, faecal incontinence and pelvic floor disorders.
MBBS, FRACS
Dr Shahrir Kabir has a special interest in advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic management of colorectal cancer, pelvic floor disorders and inflammatory bowel disease.
BSc/MBBS(Hons), FRACS
Dr Rebecca Seton has a special interest in complex colorectal and abdominal wall surgery.
Dr Kah Hoong Chang
MB BCh BAO (Hons) MD FRCSI FRACS
Dr Kah Hoong Chang has a special interest in anorectal conditions, complex colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.