Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery in Christchurch
Weight loss Surgery or
Bariatric surgery
may be done for those who have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise. The main aim is to reduce the size of the stomach volume or length of the intestine to help achieve long-term weight loss. The three key procedures are:
gastric banding
;
sleeve gastrectomy
or
biliopancreatic diversion
; or by
gastric bypass
.
Laparoscopic
or Keyhole obesity surgery permits a shorter hospital stay and shorter recovery time with less pain. It is usually undertaken by a
Bariatic Surgeon
or
General Surgeon
under general anaesthesia.
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Southern Cross Health Insurance Affiliated Provider for Consultations
CWLS provides a range of services for obese patients requiring bariatric surgery for weight-loss and the good of their health. . . .
Southern Cross Health Insurance Affiliated Provider for Consultations
nib Health Partner
General Surgeon, Hernia, Gallstones, Reflux, Cancers of the GI tract (stomach, oesophagus), Obesity surgery . . . .
Southern Cross Health Insurance Affiliated Provider for Consultations
nib Health Partner
I am a New Zealand trained General Surgeon and fully qualified in 2006. I offer high quality surgical services with an emphasis on safety, trust and . . .