Mr Andrew Audeau

MB ChB, FRACS

General Surgeon – Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) Subspecialist

Andrew is a General Surgeon with subspecialty expertise in Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery, providing care for patients with complex conditions of the liver, pancreas, and biliary system. His practice spans both public and private sectors, with a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient-centred care

Areas of Expertise

  • Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery

  • Liver, pancreatic, and biliary disease

  • Complex HPB cancer surgery

  • Comprehensive general surgery

  • In the public sector, Andrew is primarily involved in complex HPB cancer surgery, managing patients with advanced and challenging hepatobiliary conditions.

  • In private practice, he provides comprehensive general surgical care, including assessment of abdominal pain, bowel habit change, rectal bleeding, hernias, and routine anorectal conditions.
    He regularly performs:

    • Cholecystectomy

    • Hernia repair

    • Haemorrhoid surgery (banding and excision)

    • Laparotomy

    • Minor skin procedures

    • Cholecystectomy

    • Hernia repair

    • Haemorrhoid surgery (banding and excision)

    • Laparotomy

    • Minor skin procedures

  • Andrew has held a joint appointment with Te Whatu Ora Southern and the Otago Medical School since 2007, where he plays an active role in surgical education. His roles include:

    • Convenor, fourth-year medical student surgical attachment

    • Regular teaching of third- and sixth-year medical students

    • Former Supervisor of General Surgical Training, Dunedin Hospital

    • Examiner, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

    He is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Hepatobiliary Association

Community Involvement

From 2008 to 2022, Andrew provided satellite clinics at Dunstan Hospital. He is keen to re-establish connections with Central Otago patients and GPs, a community he has greatly valued serving.

Approach to care

Andrew’s approach is grounded in thoughtful communication, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to supporting patients through complex diagnostic and surgical pathways.