Dr. Markus Trochsler

Dr. Markus Trochsler is a highly accomplished General Surgeon and Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Surgeon based in Adelaide, Australia. With a commitment to delivering patient-centred care, he specialises in complex abdominal conditions, weight-loss procedures, and advanced surgical oncology. Dr. Trochsler is widely recognised for his clinical leadership and his dedication to integrating cutting-edge surgical innovations into his practice to improve patient outcomes and recovery times.

Dr. Trochsler completed his medical education and initial surgical training in Switzerland, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine (MD) and achieved specialist recognition in General Surgery (FMH). After relocating to Australia, he earned a Master in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MMIS) from the University of Adelaide and achieved Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He is an active member of several professional bodies, including the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Swiss Medical Association (FMH). Alongside his clinical practice, he serves as a Senior Lecturer in Surgery, contributing significantly to the education of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.

In his clinical practice, Dr. Trochsler focuses on a broad range of general and sub-specialist procedures. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and hiatus hernias, bariatric surgery, and complex hepatobiliary interventions. He is also a pioneer in surgical oncology, having introduced Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) to Australia for the treatment of advanced gastric cancer and peritoneal malignancies. Through his involvement in clinical trials and multidisciplinary cancer care, Dr. Trochsler ensures that his patients have access to the most advanced, evidence-based treatment options available.