Metabolic Surgery
Weight-loss surgery, also called metabolic and bariatric surgery, is an operation that makes changes to the digestive system
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Metabolic (Bariatric, or ‘Weight Loss’) Surgery
We now understand these procedures work by changing the body’s response to food and its responses to weight loss. This results in the body driving (rather than resisting) weight loss. There are also many other benefits, including preventing death and reducing or reversing the effects of many important diseases.
There is no one ‘best’ metabolic operation, but rather a process of matching a patient with the operation most likely to achieve their goals, taking into account their unique medical situation.
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Adjustable gastric banding is rarely performed now, as a number of other procedures have shown improved results with fewer side-effects. However, it may be a suitable option in rare cases. This is a minimally invasive weight-loss surgery that
Advanced Bariatric Endoscopy
Bariatric endoscopy can refer to techniques to treat obesity and manage its related health complications, or to manage the complications of surgical procedures. Bariatric endoscopy relies on specialised endoscopic tools to access the
Combined Medical and Surgical Obesity Treatment
For individuals with obesity, particularly severe or chronic cases, a combined approach of medical and surgical treatment is often the most effective. This integrated method addresses obesity from multiple angles: it combines lifestyle and dietary changes
Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y)
Gastric bypass, or Roux-en-Y surgery, is a procedure designed for individuals dealing with obesity and related health conditions. By altering the digestive system, it changes the way a patient’s body responds to food and maintains its weight
Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Revisional bariatric surgery refers to any procedure undertaken to correct, adjust, or revise a previous bariatric surgery. It is often considered
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy is a minimally invasive type of bariatric surgery that reshapes the stomach, by removing the outer aspect, leaving behind a sleeve-shaped portion. By reducing stomach size, the surgery aids in significant weight loss
Weight Loss Solutions
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