New Zealand Association of General Surgeons

We support surgeons across New Zealand. Join us to connect, learn, and grow.

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President blog

Bowel Cancer NZ Medical Advisor Professor Frank Frizelle said bowel cancer is rising in younger patients at a concerning rate. Prof Frizelle said colon cancer has risen by...

State of Health Care In NZ

NZAGS President, Mr Rowan French in the media rescently. This was in response to a letter that NZAGS drafted and sent to The Minister of Health, the Honorable Mr. Andrew Little...

Mesh Hernia Repair

Position Statement by Steven Kelly, General Surgeon, Christchurch on behalf of the Executive, New Zealand Association of General Surgeons (NZAGS)...

NZAGS Welcomes New President: Dr Bevan Jenkins

The New Zealand Association of General Surgeons (NZAGS) is delighted to announce the appointment...

What we stand for

We are the New Zealand Association of General Surgeons. Our group helps surgeons all over New Zealand. We speak up for them on important matters. We also work to make sure surgery in our country is safe and top quality. Our members include doctors from emergency rooms to body operations. We help surgeons keep learning and stay in touch with each other.