Keyhole Surgery
Bariatric, or weight loss surgery, is an effective tool for helping to treat obesity and combat weight gain. This page contains information about the various surgical procedures available to individuals who have struggled for years with obesity and have not been able to safely and permanently lose weight.
Dr Dhan understands that losing weight can be physically and emotionally challenging and with over seventeen years of surgical experience he has helped many patients to lose weight.
Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?
If you are morbidly obese, overweight by more than 20 kilograms, or have battled obesity for many years, weight loss surgery may be the solution you have been looking for. These procedures can facilitate weight loss and improve the overall quality of your life.
Types of Weight Loss Surgery
There are common bariatric surgical procedures:
Each procedure has different features and benefits and not every surgical approach will be suitable for all patients.
Dr Dhan will discuss these surgical options with you and help you find which treatment is best suits your condition, lifestyle, and desired outcomes.
Comparing Weight Loss Procedures
SURGERY TYPE |
Laparoscopic |
Reversible |
Adjustable |
Recovery |
Lap-band |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Few days |
Gastric Bypass |
✓ |
x |
✓ |
Few weeks |
Gastric Sleeve |
✓ |
x |
x |
Few weeks |
Endoscopic Balloon |
Endoscope |
✓ |
✓ |
Few days |
Revision/Failed |
Varies |
N/A |
Varies |
Varies |