Obesity Surgery

What Operations Are Available?

The 3 most commonly performed operations in Australia for weight loss are:

1. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (Often referred to as "Lap Band")
2. Sleeve Gastrectomy
3. Gastric Bypass (also called Roux en Y Gastric Bypass)

Over 14,000 operations for weight loss are performed in Australia each year. Of these about
80-90 % are gastric banding procedures and 10-20% are sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass.

Surgical Options to Treat Obesity

Comparing The Surgeries

Please note, these are general guidelines only. It is important to discuss this in detail at consultation.

Multidisciplinary Care

Obesity is a complex problem with many contributing factors - physical, behavioural, psychological and emotional.  Treatment needs to focus on all causative aspects, not just one.

Whilst surgery very much helps with the physical aspects of weight control, specialists of various disciplines are needed to aid and support you in the other areas. This is why it is important to be involved with and supported by a multidisciplinary team. 

At Darebin Weight Loss Surgery we provide a caring and professional team approach within a single clinic, that ensures you are well informed and  supported to make surgery work for you. Our team comprises of specialist surgeons, dietitians, physicians, nurse specialists and psychologists. Exercise consultants are also incorporated into your care as required.

After surgery ongoing follow up is provided to help you achieve the best possible outcome. Regular review with the surgeon and ongoing support and care from the team means help is always at hand.

Your Commitment

Obesity surgery is only the beginning of the process. Regular follow up with the team for  education and support  is crucial to long term success as well as monitoring of health and nutrition.