Understanding Your Gallstone Ultrasound: A Simple Breakdown
Learn what a gallstone ultrasound can show, how doctors read the results, and when gallstone removal might help ease pain and stop symptoms returning.
Gallstones 101: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Find out what causes gallstones, how they’re diagnosed with a gallstone ultrasound, and treatment options such as gallstone removal surgery.
Types of Obesity Surgery Explained
Learn about the types of obesity surgery, their benefits, and risks, with balanced, factual information and advice on consultation and follow-up care.
Upper GI Endoscopy: How It Helps Diagnose Digestive Issues
Learn more about the endoscopy procedure, which is used to diagnose reflux, swallowing issues and bleeding, as well as to guide upper gastrointestinal surgery.
What Is an Oesophagectomy and Why Is It Performed?
Explore oesophagectomy surgery procedures, recovery, risks and benefits with Dr Alex Craven, an upper GI surgeon in Melbourne.
When Do You Need Surgery for Gallstones?
When is gallstone removal surgery necessary? Dr Alex Craven covers symptoms, treatment options, and what to expect from gallbladder procedures.
Understanding General Surgery Procedures and When to See a Doctor
Discover general surgery procedures and when to consult a surgeon. Dr Alex Craven offers minimally invasive options.
Types of Hernias and How They’re Treated
Worried about a hernia? Learn everything about hernia surgery, from types to recovery. Dr Alex Craven explains your options.
National Diabetes Week 13–19 July 2025
We’re shifting the way we understand type 2 diabetes. Rather than seeing diagnosis as the start of a disease, we’re recognising it as the final stage of a long, preventable process. And most importantly — it’s a process we can interrupt.
When Tummy Trouble Needs More Than a GP Visit
If you’ve been struggling with ongoing tummy problems that aren’t responding to treatment, or your GP has mentioned seeing a surgeon, it can be hard to know what this means for you. Many digestive conditions start with a visit to your family doctor. Still, for some people, a referral to a general surgeon experienced in […]