Mehan Siriwardhane is a hepatobiliary surgeon based in Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
He looks after problems that involve the liver, gallbladder, and the bile system. These can be sudden, like inflammation or infection, or they can build up over time and need careful treatment planning. In many cases, people come in with gallbladder disease, pain after meals, fevers, or issues seen on scans.
Mehan also helps manage conditions where the gallbladder needs to be removed. Gallbladder removal can be done in different ways depending on what’s going on, and the goal is always to get things settled safely and clearly. At times, he treats more serious infections too, including empyema, which is an infection involving the lining around the lungs.
His work includes looking after bile-related conditions such as cholecystitis, and other gallbladder problems that may cause ongoing discomfort. He’s also experienced in complex liver conditions, including angiosarcoma of the liver, where care often needs to be planned closely and delivered step by step with the wider team.
Some people he sees have hereditary pancreatitis. That can be tough, because it may come with repeated flare-ups and changes over time. In these situations, it helps to have a surgeon who can think long-term, while still focusing on relief and safety during each episode.
Day to day, he works with other clinicians to make sure patients understand the options, what the next steps are, and what to expect after treatment. He also aims to keep communication practical. Surgery is a big deal, and it helps when care feels grounded and not confusing.
Education details aren’t listed here, but his clinical practice is built around hands-on surgical care for hepatobiliary conditions, including both urgent presentations and longer-term cases.
There’s also a focus on staying up to date with new approaches in care. Even when the situation is the same, the little things can make a difference, from how planning is done to how follow-up is arranged.
Information on research involvement and clinical trials isn’t shown here, but Mehan’s approach is still about using the best available evidence to guide treatment decisions, in a way that fits the person in front of him.