Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a weight loss operation that involves removing 75-85% of the stomach. The remaining stomach is shaped into a tube, or sleeve, and is about the size of a small banana. This surgery is one of the most popular weight loss surgeries in the world, and it […]
Gastric sleeve surgery is a popular weight loss surgery that involves removing 75-85% of the stomach. The remaining stomach is shaped into a tube, or sleeve – hence the name. Gastric sleeve surgery is very effective for weight loss, but some people may experience weight regain over time. A gastric sleeve with minimizer ring is […]
Omega loop gastric bypass or One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) is a weight loss operation that involves creating a small stomach pouch and reconnecting the small intestine to the pouch. OAGB with MiniMIZER RING is a variation of OAGB that involves placing a silicone ring around the top of the new stomach pouch. The MiniMIZER […]
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a weight loss operation that has been performed globally for over 50 years. It has been considered the gold standard for weight loss surgery as all subsequent weight loss operations have been measured against it. RYGB is very effective in helping people lose a significant amount of weight and keep […]
Single-stage revisional bariatric surgery is a procedure that combines the removal of a gastric band with the conversion to either a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery in the same operation. This surgery is typically performed for patients who have experienced either complications from their gastric band surgery, or who have not lost enough weight […]
Anti-reflux surgery is a surgery that is performed to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD), also known as heartburn. GORD is a condition that occurs when stomach acid refluxes up into the oesophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. This can cause a burning sensation in the chest, along with other symptoms such […]
Gallstones are small, hard deposits that form in the gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ that stores and concentrates bile. Bile is a digestive fluid that helps the body to break down and absorb fat. Bile is made in the liver. Gallstones are a common complication after weight loss. They are more likely to develop in people […]
A hernia is a condition in which an internal organ or tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the muscle or tissue that normally holds it in place. Hernias can occur anywhere in the body, but they are most common in the abdomen or groin region. Hernias can occur after weight loss surgery. These are […]
Gastroscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to examine the inside of the oesophagus (food pipe), stomach, and duodenum (upper part of the small intestine) using a thin, flexible tube with a camera and light on the end. This tube is called a gastroscope. Gastroscopy is a common procedure for people who are considering […]