Robotic Bariatric Surgery
What is Robotic Bariatric Surgery?
Robotic surgery has been growing in popularity around the world for both patients and surgeons; it is providing very real benefits in complex operations while reducing the number of incisions used in some smaller operations. Robotic surgery is a more modern form of keyhole surgery and it is likely that robotic procedures will gradually replace standard keyhole surgery over the next decade.
Advantages of robotic surgery
Robotic surgery improves a surgeon’s dexterity and movement precision, reduces tremor and fatigue and allows access to cramped areas of the abdomen. We are happy to be able to offer robotic-assisted bariatric surgery to interested people who are considering this option. There are three main points to consider:
- The surgeon still does the procedure, so having a robot cannot make up for any lack of skill in the surgeon.
- Only some operations are better done robotically than laparoscopically. If using the robot makes the procedure easier for the surgeon by reducing the surgeon’s fatigue, or by allowing the surgeon to get into a part of the body that is hard to reach, this makes a robotic operation more likely to be successful.
- Robotic surgery is ideal for complex operations on the stomach (bariatric surgery for example), oesophagus and pancreas.
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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.