Surgical Weight Loss Options
Laparoscopic weight loss procedures including the sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and mini gastric bypass, tailored to each patient's health and goals.
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Procedures
Dr George Petrou offers surgical weight loss options and specialist laparoscopic procedures. Each procedure page explains what is involved, who it may suit, and what to expect. Information is general only - your treating surgeon will advise on the right option for you.
Surgical Weight Loss Options
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
A restrictive bariatric procedure performed laparoscopically, removing a portion of the stomach to reduce its volume.
Read more →Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
A combined restrictive and malabsorptive procedure, well established for long-term weight loss and metabolic improvement.
Read more →Mini Gastric Bypass
A single-loop gastric bypass technique that is simpler to perform with a shorter operative time.
Read more →Specialist Procedures
Gall Bladder Surgery
Dr Petrou has great depth of understanding of the gall bladder and liver as a hepatobiliary specialist surgeon. Laparoscopic surgery for gallstone disease is the most common operation he performs.
Read more →Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Colorectal cancer is the second most common malignancy in Australia. Minimally invasive techniques can be used to resect curable colorectal malignancies.
Read more →Hernia Repair
A hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall through which organs can protrude. Repair restores the abdominal wall and relieves the associated bulge and discomfort.
Read more →Liver Cancer Surgery
The liver is a complex vascular organ. In Australia, the most common cancer to deposit in the liver is colorectal cancer.
Read more →Endoscopy
Endoscopy is performed as a day procedure under light sedation by qualified gastrointestinal specialists.
Read more →Information on this page is general only and does not replace advice from your treating surgeon. Contact the practice for current details.