Precision in surgery, clarity in care.
Laparoscopic, endocrine, hernia and vascular access surgery at the Johannesburg Surgical Hospital, delivered with over fifteen years of specialist experience.
A patient-centred philosophy
Dr Pieter Marais — known to patients and colleagues as Dr Marais or Dr P Marais — is a specialist surgeon (MBChB, FCS(SA), HPCSA Pr. No. 0433438) at Johannesburg Surgical Hospital. Surgery is often a moment of vulnerability; this practice is built on clinical excellence and clear communication — every patient understands what is being done, why, and what recovery honestly looks like.
Surgical specialties: laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal), hernia surgery (inguinal, ventral, incisional, umbilical), gallbladder surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, dialysis vascular access (AV fistula creation), and emergency general surgery. Techniques: laparoscopic cholecystectomy, TEP and TAPP hernia repair, hemithyroidectomy and total thyroidectomy, focused parathyroidectomy, laparoscopic adrenalectomy, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric balloon, radiocephalic, brachiocephalic and brachiobasilic fistula creation, Nissen fundoplication and laparoscopic appendicectomy.
Surgical expertise
Ten disciplines & procedures
Laparoscopic Surgery
Minimally invasive keyhole surgery — smaller incisions, faster recovery.
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Groin hernia repair — laparoscopic (TEP/TAPP) and open techniques.
Ventral & Incisional Hernia Repair
Repair of umbilical, epigastric and post-surgical hernias.
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones and biliary disease.
Thyroid Surgery
Hemi- and total thyroidectomy for nodules, goitre and cancer.
Parathyroid Surgery
Focused parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism.
Adrenal Surgery
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for functional and non-functional tumours.
Bariatric Surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric balloon for weight and metabolic disease.
Dialysis Fistula & Vascular Access
Arteriovenous fistula creation and revision for haemodialysis.
General Surgical Emergencies
Appendicitis, bowel obstruction, incarcerated hernia and acute abdomen.
Why patients choose this practice
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Specialist training
Fellowship-level laparoscopic training at IRCAD (France and Belgium), with a focused practice in endocrine and hernia surgery.
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Fifteen years in practice
Consistent operative volume across the ten procedures listed here — not a general list padded to look impressive.
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Honest conversations
A consultation includes what surgery can and can't do for you, realistic risks, and the recovery timeline as it actually is.
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One point of contact
Directly reachable through the practice for the length of your care, including post-operative recovery.
Practice location
The consulting rooms sit within Johannesburg Surgical Hospital — a dedicated private surgical facility with modern theatres and a full complement of surgical support services on site.
Consulting rooms
Johannesburg Surgical Hospital
Johannesburg
Office hours
Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 17:00
Emergency: 24/7 via hospital switchboard