Bariatric
Surgery
What is bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery)?
There are many different bariatric surgery options available and we pride ourselves on having not only the widest range of options available, but experience and safety that is unmatched anywhere else in Australia. We provide a variety of weight loss surgery procedures such as: gastric sleeve (removing a large portion of the stomach), laparoscopic gastric bypass (the stomach is bypassed and food enters a small gastric pouch and then into the small bowel for digestion) and laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (an adjustable band around the stomach to assist in controlling eating habits).
How does bariatric surgery work?
This surgery alters the anatomy and function of the oesophagus, stomach and small bowel to drastically reduce hunger and eating capacity. Once patients have had bariatric surgery they are able to more easily control their eating, lose weight and gain health. Following successful bariatric surgery, most patients find that diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnoea significantly improve or disappear altogether.
Some of our
treatment options
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Band Surgery
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Revision Surgery
Why choose Upper GI Surgery
for your bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery has been conclusively shown to increase life expectancy and quality of life of patients suffering from morbid obesity. Obesity is a complex, lifelong disease that requires long-term treatment. Patients who have undergone a successful weight loss surgery require more than just an operation to get a good result.
The three most important determinants of a good outcome are safety, effectiveness, and follow-up.
Safety
No unit/hospital in Australia has performed as many of the most common Bariatric surgery procedures (gastric sleeve and gastric bypass) for as long as the Bariatric surgeons at St George Hospital. Our safety data is continuously audited and has always been in the top 90% with regard to complications and readmissions. Dr Talbot has been performing gastric banding and gastric bypass surgery since 2003 and sleeve gastrectomy since 2004, performing over 4,000 bariatric surgeries in this time. He performs a large number, perhaps the largest number in NSW of revisions, repairs and complication management on patients who are struggling after previous bariatric surgery.
Effectiveness
While all Bariatric surgery operations are on average ten times more likely to help patients lose weight than dieting, there is no doubt that not all patients suit all operations. We are happy to offer treatments that are not ‘procedure specific’ but rather those that are focused on an individual’s requirements. We offer the widest range of treatments including the more common gastric sleeve/bypass options, gastric plication, experimental procedures, endoscopic procedures, and repair/revision of failed or complicated surgery.
Follow-up
Obesity is a chronic lifelong condition. The habits that reinforce someone’s weight problem take years to develop and also may take many years to change. Patients who come back for follow-up appointments lose more weight and suffer fewer complications than patients who don’t attend follow-up. We have assembled a large multidisciplinary team whose job is to support patients before, during and after surgery.
Follow-up appointments are included in your surgery fee for 3 years after your surgery date.
Why Choose Us
3 Years of Follow-up Appointments
Our patients benefit from having access to follow-up appointments with a Bariatric Specialist for up to 3 years after surgery, which is included in the clinic fee.
Over 20 Years of Experience
Our Bariatric surgery expertise is second to none. We have Australian-leading experience in many procedures, including the less commonly performed complex revision and robotic surgery.
Our Dedicated Support Team
Our welcoming and committed team is comprised of Nurses, Dietitian and Psychologist, as well as Admin support staff, making sure you are in the best hands for the duration of your treatment and the crucial aftercare period.
Multiple Clinic Locations in NSW
You can visit us at one of our many clinics in NSW - our main practice is located in Kogarah, and we also run clinics at St Vincent’s Clinic (Darlinghurst), Illawarra Family Medical Centre (Wollongong) and Orange Specialist Clinic.
Bariatric Centre of Excellence
Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) accreditation is achieved by providing the highest quality of care to patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation.
Bariatric Surgery Registry (BSR) Leading Contributors
We have contributed data since the BSR was first available in NSW and are pleased to report that our audit results are excellent. Audit is part of the “quality mindset” driving us towards excellence.
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