About Us
Internationally trusted as leaders in their field
Located in the heart of Tauranga, we combine cutting-edge technology with a commitment to personalized treatment.
Our team includes two world-class urologists, recognized for pioneering techniques and driving innovation in the
specialty.
At Urology Bay of Plenty, every patient receives outstanding care tailored to individual needs, delivered by experienced professionals who prioritize your comfort, dignity, and well-being.
Innovation & Technology
Peter Gilling and Mark Fraundorfer have, for many years, been committed to bringing the best technology and techniques to Tauranga and the wider Bay Of Plenty for the treatment of urology patients. Peter was the first surgeon in New Zealand to offer robotic assisted surgery for prostate and kidney cancers. Together they introduced Brachytherapy and Cryotherapy to New Zealand for treatment of kidney and prostate cancers. Urology Bay of Plenty in Tauranga remains the only centre in New Zealand offering Cryotherapy treatment.
They invented Laser Prostatectomy (HoLEP) technology – a specialised laser procedure which treats Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). This technology is now widely used by surgeons all over the world.
The Da Vinci Robot
In 2013 Peter Gilling won the long battle for funding for a replacement Da Vinci Robot. Without this replacement the Bay of Plenty would have lost access to the latest technology in robotic surgery designed to enable complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach.
Robot assisted surgery allows the surgeon to operate through robotic arms fitted with precision instruments. The surgeon can operate with greater accuracy than a human hand and incisions are much smaller which means a patient’s recovery time is shorter and more comfortable.
See the Da Vinci Robot in action in the following videos by Dr James Porter, Medical Director of Robotic Surgery at the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.
Dr James Porter gives his daughter a manicure with the Da Vinci surgical robot to demonstrate how this device gives surgeons greater surgical precision and dexterity over existing approaches.
Grace Hospital
Urology Bay of Plenty has a long standing relationship with Grace Hospital – Tauranga’s only private specialist surgical hospital. Grace Hospital is also home to the Grace Prostate Cancer Centre (GPCC) which provides a comprehensive range of treatments for prostate cancer. GPCC was another innovation from Mark Fraundorfer and Peter Gilling.
Meet the Team
As a patient at Urology Bay of Plenty you can expect exceptional treatment from an experienced, caring and compassionate team. They are your main point of contact and play a vital role in supporting the Surgeons.
At any time during your treatment journey please feel free to contact the team at Urology Bay of Plenty who will endeavour to answer your query or refer your concerns to your Specialist.
Peter is an expert in many surgical techniques in urology and in the management of urological conditions including:
- Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPH)
- Robot-assisted prostatectomy and kidney surgery
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Laser prostate and stone surgery
- Cryotherapy for treatment of renal cancer
- Male and female incontinence and urinary disorders
- Sexual dysfunction
Prof. Peter Gilling CNZM
Urologist
Peter has a deep and ongoing commitment to patient care and innovation in both the private and public sector in the specialty of urology but is also actively involved with the teaching and mentoring of students to support the next generation of health professionals in the Bay of Plenty. He was recently ranked number six in the world by Expertscape for his research and treatment of Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPH). He has published over 100 scientific articles and book chapters and is on the Editorial Board of six international urology journals.
Peter has been awarded the SIU Distinguished Career Award by the Societe Internationale d’Urologie and the RACS Surgical Research Award for 2015 by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons for his achievements as both a clinician and a researcher. He introduced robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy to New Zealand in 2007 and with his partner, Mark Fraundorfer, developed Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate which is now practiced throughout the world. He pioneered laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery in urology in New Zealand, amongst other procedures, and continues to research and develop new treatment options for patients for a variety of urological conditions.
- MBChB, MD (Otago), FRACS
- Professor of Surgery, University of Auckland
- Academic Head of Tauranga Clinical Site, University of Auckland
- Head of Bay of Plenty DHB Clinical School
- Member, Executive Management Team, BOPDHB
- Chairman, Education Sub-Committee, BOPDHB
- Member, Executive Council, BOPDHB
- Member, Clinic Board, BOPDHB
- Founding Director of both Venturo Limited and the Kathleen Kilgour Centre
Phone
+64 (07) 579 0466
Mark Fraundorfer
Urologist
Mark Fraundorfer is known for his ability to make patients feel at ease and particularly enjoys pediatric surgery. He is dedicated to ensuring the best, most advanced services are available to his patients at Urology Bay Of Plenty. Mark is a Urologist with a reputation for excellence. Along with colleague Peter Gilling, Mark has been extensively involved in international urology research, developing surgical techniques and devices, now widely used throughout the world.
- MBChB, DRCOG, FRACS
- Founding Director of Venturo Limited and the Kathleen Kilgour Centre (currently Managing Director).
Mark Fraundorfer is an expert in the treatment of many urological conditions including:
- Treatment of urinary stone disease
- Brachytherapy of the prostate
- Cryotherapy for the treatment of prostate cancer
- Reconstruction of congenital abnormalities
- Incontinence
- Pediatric Urology
- Vasectomy reversal
Phone
+64 (07) 579 0466
Virtuoso Clinic
The hub of Urology Bay of Plenty operates from Virtuoso at 850 Cameron Road, Tauranga.
Virtuoso was opened in 2014 by Peter Gilling and Mark Fraundorfer as a facility for next generation medical treatment and state of the art procedures.
The clinic is home to a broad team of medical specialists including urology, dentistry, gynaecology, colorectal, general surgery and research. The practitioners were united by their focus on redefining how surgery is performed and applying ground-breaking techniques and advanced laparoscopic technology.