Dr Ray Yong
Breast, Endocrine and General Surgeon Endoscopist
MBBS (Melb), FRACS
Comprehensive list of Dr Ray Yong's patient services
General Surgery & Surgical Oncology
Laparosopic cholecystectomy +/- intra operative cholangiogram
Very common gallstone procedure
Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Spigelian and Incisional Hernia repair
Gastroscopy
H.pylori testing
Coeliac disease testing
Oesophageal dilatation
Colonoscopy
Polypectomy
EMR (endoscopic mucosal resection)
Rubber band ligation haemorrhoids
Varicose vein surgery
Vasectomy
Circumcision
Lipoma, sebaceous cyst and other skin lesions excision
Resection of ingrown toenails
Lymph node biopsy
When suspicious palpable lymph nodes are present but FNA is non diagnostic. Lymphoma is suspected and entire lymph node needs to be sent for flow cytometry
Bowel resection for malignancy
Haemorrhoidectomy and excision of anal skin tags and warts
Lateral Sphincterectomy for anal fissure
Sural nerve Biopsy
Muscle Biopsy
Breast Surgery
Comprehensive triple assessment and thorough physical examination for all breast lumps
May require targeted Breast Ultrasound, Mammograms and Ultrasound guided or Stereotactic Biopsy.
Patient education, Counselling and Support
BRCA 1 and 2 genetic testing
Only in the appropriate circumstances
Not all patients with breast cancer require genetic testing
Modern Breast Surgical Techniques
Therapeutic mammoplasty
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Infusaport insertion for chemotherapy
Endocrine Surgery
Total thyroidectomy/
Hemithyroidectomy
Indicated when large goitres (growth of thyroid) compress on the windpipe or food pipe causing difficulties in breathing or swallowing
Parathyroidectomy
Indicated when hypercalcemia (high calcium levels) occurs due to parathyroid adenomas (benign growth of parathyroid glands)