A/Prof Cino Bendinelli

A/Prof Cino Bendinelli is a specialist general surgeon who has been practising in Newcastle since 2007. He has a particular interest in endocrine, laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery.

His practice focuses on thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal conditions, as well as inguinal, umbilical and incisional hernias. He also manages selected general surgical conditions.

Cino has extensive experience in both straightforward and complex endocrine surgery. He regularly treats patients with large or retrosternal thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, Graves’ disease, primary hyperparathyroidism and adrenal tumours.

He believes that patients should understand both their diagnosis and their treatment options. Consultations are therefore centred on clear explanations, practical advice and an honest discussion of the benefits and risks of surgery.

Cino treats benign and malignant thyroid conditions, including nodules, goitre, Graves’ disease and thyroid cancer.

He has particular experience in large and retrosternal goitres, recurrent thyroid disease and more complex thyroid operations.

Procedures include thyroid lobectomy, total thyroidectomy, completion thyroidectomy and lymph-node dissection when required.

Cino manages primary hyperparathyroidism, parathyroid adenomas, multigland disease, renal hyperparathyroidism and recurrent or difficult-to-localise parathyroid disease.

In most cases, surgery can be performed through a focused minimally invasive approach. In other cases, a formal bilateral neck exploration may provide the safest and most reliable treatment.

Cino performs laparoscopic adrenal surgery for selected adrenal tumours, including hormonally active lesions and masses that require removal because of their size, appearance or behaviour.

These cases are often managed through a multidisciplinary team, in close collaboration with endocrinologists, radiologists and other specialists.

Cino treats inguinal, femoral, paraumbilical and incisional hernias.

Both laparoscopic and open techniques are used. The approach depends on the type of hernia, previous surgery and the individual circumstances of the patient.

Cino is a high-volume thyroid and parathyroid surgeon and receives referrals for complex endocrine and surgical conditions.

His broader background includes many years of experience in general, emergency and trauma surgery. He previously held senior trauma leadership roles at John Hunter Hospital and contributed to the development of trauma services in the Hunter region.

He is a Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle and holds a PhD in severe traumatic brain injury.

He remains involved in surgical education, clinical research and multidisciplinary endocrine cancer care. He is a founding member of the adrenal and thyroid cancer multidisciplinary teams and a member of the Steering Committee of the Australian and New Zealand Thyroid Cancer Registry.