Dr Boris Ruggiero

27/03/2026

💩 P**p happens. Let’s talk about it.

Follow Dr Boris Ruggiero for:

🍏 Gut health tips
🚫 Myth busting
💬 Honest conversations about bowel health

Because when we normalise the conversation, people get help sooner and live better.

📞 (07) 4052 5353

24/03/2026

We have had such an overwhelming response to this latest treatment available to you at Cairns Private Hospital. It is always a privilege supporting patients and improving their life through the work we do. Reach out to us if you'd like to learn more. 😊 You do not need to suffer in silence - there are always solutions.

Congratulations to Dr Boris Ruggiero and his team, who are now performing sacral nerve stimulator insertions at Cairns Private Hospital.

The surgery involves implanting a device to send mild electric impulses to stimulate nerves that control the bladder and bowels, the way a pacemaker sends electric impulses through heart muscles. The procedure can be used for patients with overactive or underactive bladders, or who can't control or manage their bowel movements.

We are proud to be expanding our services and investing in innovative procedures at Cairns Private Hospital to continue providing high-quality care for the North Queensland community.

19/03/2026

Tips for incontinence:

🧘‍♀️ Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor - small, consistent sessions each day
💧 Stay Hydrated - (not excessively)
🚫 Limit Bladder Irritants - caffeine, alcohol, carbonated drinks, spicy foods, and artificial sweeteners
🕒 Don’t “Hold On” Too Long
🥦 Support Your Bowels - fibre rich diet
🚶‍♀️ Keep Moving - gentle exercise can improve bowel motility, reduce pressure on the pelvic floor, and support overall health
🧑‍ Seek Specialist Help - incontinence is common, but it is not normal, and it’s treatable.

For expert, compassionate assessment and tailored treatment options, book a consultation with Dr Boris Ruggiero!

📞 (07) 4052 5353

18/03/2026

❤️‍🩹 Your journey to comfort starts with a simple, honest conversation.

Mothers do not have to suffer in silent discomfort. Urine leakage after delivery is common, but not normal. Your well-being is just as important as your little one.

Dr Boris can help you feel comfortable, confident, and in control.

Find treatment for your pelvic floor weakness today!

📞 (07) 4052 5353

10/03/2026

🚫 MYTH: “Bowel incontinence is just age-related… it’s normal.”

✅ FACT: While ageing can reduce bowel motility and contribute to changes in muscle tone, bowel incontinence is never a normal part of getting older.

There are many treatable causes, and with the right assessment, most people experience significant improvement.

Loss of muscle strength, pelvic floor dysfunction, nerve changes, previous childbirth, chronic constipation, or underlying colorectal conditions can all play a role. But none of these mean you simply must ‘live with it’.

💛 The good news:
Dr Boris Ruggiero specialises in diagnosing and treating bowel incontinence with compassion, advanced testing, and tailored treatment plans that often don't require surgery. They include pelvic floor therapy, anorectal manometry, and sacral nerve stimulation when appropriate.

👉 You deserve comfort, confidence and control. Help is available.

📞 (07) 4052 5353

05/03/2026

🚻 Struggling to take bathroom breaks at work?

Regularly delaying toilet visits can negatively impact your bladder and bowel health. Over time, this may contribute to constipation, pelvic floor issues, and other colorectal concerns.

Sedentary jobs and roles with fixed break times such as factory work, retail, or driving, can make it difficult to access restrooms when needed.

Your body gives you signals for a reason. Listening to them is an important part of maintaining long-term digestive health.

If you're experiencing ongoing bowel issues, don’t ignore them. Early advice can make all the difference.

Book a consultation with Dr Boris Ruggiero to discuss your symptoms and take control of your bowel health.

📞 (07) 4052 5353

03/03/2026

💚 WE BULK BILL!

Dr Boris Ruggiero treats both public and private patients, with bulk billing available for eligible public patients through Cairns Private Hospital.

This means:
✅ Specialist colorectal care
✅ Advanced pelvic floor testing
✅ Reduced out-of-pocket stress

Because getting help shouldn’t feel overwhelming.
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📍Cairns Colorectal Surgery, Ramsay Consulting Suites Cairns, Level 1

26/02/2026

You don’t need to feel uncomfortable talking about your health

With Dr Boris Ruggiero, it never does.

His goal? To help every patient feel comfortable, informed, and empowered to take charge of their health.

It’s time we talked about all aspects of our well-being openly.

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24/02/2026

Poo doesn’t have to be Taboo!

Your troubles are more common than you realise! Get the professional care you need today! 🧑‍⚕️Bulk Billed | 🤝Professional | ❤️‍🩹Genuine Care

Reach out to our friendly team today!
📞 (07) 4052 5353

23/02/2026

💩 Incontinence and bowel troubles are more common than you think!

More than 5 million Australians, 1 in 4 people aged 15 and over, experience bladder or bowel control problems, and this is expected to rise to 6.5 million by 2030.
80% of those with urinary incontinence are women, and 1 in 3 women who have ever had a baby experience leakage.

70% of people with incontinence never seek help. You don’t have to live in discomfort. Bladder and bowel control issues are not a normal part of ageing or childbirth, and they can have significant long - term physical and emotional impacts, affecting self - esteem, motivation and independence. Get the help you need today!

Reach out to our friendly team today!
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📞 (07) 4052 5353

16/02/2026

👋🧑‍⚕️ Meet Dr Boris Ruggiero, an accomplished general surgeon who makes “p**p talk” normal.

Dr Boris treats colorectal pelvic floor problems, things like faecal incontinence (unexpected leakage) and defecatory dysfunction (trouble emptying), at Cairns Private Hospital and Ramsay Surgical Centre Cairns.

Private AND public patients can receive specialised testing and treatment in his pelvic floor unit. He has many years of experience in investigating these problems with his patients, so you can get answers, treatment and results!

Dr Boris is a member of:
• Italian College of Surgeons (SIC)
• Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA)
• Australia and New Zealand General Surgeons Australia (GESA)
• Fellow Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
Dr Boris speaks multiple languages (Italian, Spanish, French and Thai), and outside of medicine he’s all about family, surfing, hiking and soccer. 🏄‍♂️

💩 Stay tuned for gut-friendly tips, myth busting, and p**p talk! 😉
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📞 (07) 4052 5353