Dean Lisewski
BSc (Hons1), MB BS, FRCSI, FRACS
"As a high-volume endocrine surgeon, I am dedicated to providing precise, safe and compassionate care for patients with thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal disease.
Your wellbeing, confidence and voice matter — and my priority is guiding you safely through treatment with clarity and support."
Dean Lisewski is a Specialist Surgeon renowned for his expertise in Endocrine Surgery. With over 20 years of experience as a consultant surgeon, Dean has been a leading figure in delivering top-tier Endocrine Surgery services throughout Western Australia. Currently, he leads the field by performing more such operations than any other surgeon in WA, showcasing his unparalleled skill and commitment to patient well-being.
Dean's clinical practice undergoes rigorous auditing, consistently meeting and surpassing best practice standards across key performance indicators such as nerve injury rates, hypoparathyroid rates, and infection rates. His dedication to excellence is evident in the development of auditing tools, now widely adopted by all members of WAES, the premier Endocrine Surgery organization in WA.
As Director of the Perth Thyroid Cancer Clinic, Dean heads the first and only private Thyroid Cancer Multidisciplinary Team in WA. This distinguished team, comprising experts in Endocrine Surgery, Endocrinology, Nuclear Medicine, Pathology, and Oncology, ensures every Thyroid cancer patient receives comprehensive Risk Stratification, Management, and Surveillance.
What does Dean Lisewski treat?
Thyroid Cancer
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Papillary
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Follicular
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Medullary cancer
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Aggressive variants
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Nodal disease / metastases
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Re-operative thyroid / thyroid cancer surgery
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Familial endocrine cancer disorders
Thyroid Nodules & Goitre
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Benign nodules
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Indeterminate biopsy results
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Compressive goitre
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Cosmetic concerns
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Large thyroids
Thyroid Hormone Disorders
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Hyperthyroidism
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Graves’ disease
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Toxic thyroid nodular disease
Parathyroid Disorders
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Primary hyperparathyroidism
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Renal hyperparathyroidism
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Re-operative parathyroid surgery
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Parathyroid cancer
Adrenal Disorders
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Incidentally discovered adrenal mass
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Conn's syndrome
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Phaeochromocytoma
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Cortisol secreting adrenal tumour
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Adrenal cancer
Other
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Salivary gland surgery
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Haemo-oncologic surgery including splenectomy
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Lymph node biopsy and clearance
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Hernia surgery
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Gall bladder surgery


Professional Memberships:
Royal Australiasian College of Surgeons.
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Australian and NZ Endocrine Surgeons.
West Australian Endocrine Surgeons.
International Association of Endocrine Surgeons.
International Surgical Society.
Professional Activities:
Director Perth Thyroid Cancer Clinic
Invited speaked Locally and Nationally.
Speaker RACS Post-Graduate Course in Endocrine Surgery.
Clinical Examiner of Surgical Trainees and Medical Students.
Former Board of General Surgery WA
Former Clinical lecturer, Univerity of WA
Former Clinical lecturer, Notre Dame University
Surgical Techniques
Standard thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy
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Cosmetically placed incision
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Scar minimisation techniques
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Lymphadenectomy as indicated
Minimally invasive thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy
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When suitable for smaller nodules
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Localised parathyroid tumours
High-precision nerve protection
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To protect vocal cord function when indicated
Parathyroid gland preservation
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To protect calcium balance
Adrenalectomy
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Open and minimally invasive techniques
Why Dean Lisewski?
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Director, Perth Thyroid Cancer Clinic
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Clinical lead Thyroid Cancer multidisciplinary team
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8,000+ endocrine operations
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High surgical volume = safer outcomes
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reduced risk of hoarse voice
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reduced risk of low calcium
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improved cancer clearance
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best scar quality
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rapid recovery time
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Personal follow-up and ongoing care
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Advanced nerve injury mitigation to protect voice
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Cosmetic-aware: scar-conscious closure & guidance
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Calm, supportive communication
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Clear follow-up plan and lifelong endocrine support as needed
