Guy A. Van Hazel is a Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon based in Perth, WA. He works at Mount Hospital in Perth, where he looks after people with conditions that affect the liver, pancreas and bile system.
This kind of surgery can be needed when the problem is serious or can’t be fixed with tablets alone. In many cases, he helps patients who have cancers affecting the liver, pancreas, or bile pathways. He also treats people with neuroendocrine tumours, including pancreatic islet cell tumours, where careful planning and surgical input can make a big difference to outcomes.
Not every case is about cancer, either. He also deals with day-to-day health issues that can turn into bigger problems if they’re not managed early, like ongoing diarrhoea or dehydration. Sometimes these symptoms come from an underlying medical condition and need a steady, practical approach to get people feeling better again.
His work includes hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, which is a specialised area. It often involves operations that need close attention before and after surgery, plus clear communication during recovery. Over time, he builds a plan around what the patient needs most—pain control, nutrition support, and monitoring for complications.
Patients may also come to him with colorectal cancer that needs specialist surgical assessment as part of a wider treatment pathway. Cancer care usually involves more than one team. Surgery is one important piece, and in many cases it’s planned alongside other treatments like hospital-based therapies and follow-up care.
Guy A. Van Hazel works with a multi-disciplinary approach, so people aren’t left guessing about what happens next. The focus stays on safe care, realistic timeframes, and making sure patients understand their options in simple terms.
When appropriate, clinical trials may be discussed as part of treatment planning. This can be helpful in certain situations, especially where new approaches are being studied. The goal is always to choose care that fits the patient’s health, preferences, and overall situation.
Guy works in a hospital setting, meaning care can be coordinated properly from diagnosis through to recovery. For many patients, that means fewer handovers and more consistent follow-up while they go through a tough time.