Ian Martin
Brisbane Weight Loss Surgery
About
Brisbane Weight Loss Surgery specialises in bariatric surgery and tailored weight loss procedures in Brisbane, led by Dr Ian Martin with over 20 years of experience. They operate from The Wesley Hospital, a Centre of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Hospital Affiliations
The Wesley Hospital
Brisbane, QLD - private - Centre of Excellence
About the Surgeon
Dr Ian Martin
Dr Ian Martin is a specialist Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon based in Brisbane. He has performed over 20,000 laparoscopic surgeries and helped teach over 100 trainee surgeons over the last 24 years. He loves teaching his acquired skills and has run clinics for Australian and New Zealand surgeons for the past 20 years including bariatric masterclasses....
“I am confident that contacting my practice will be a worthwhile decision to get you back on track with your weight and health issues. I will guide you through a safe, well-rehearsed, and evidence based weight loss procedure tailored to your needs. The surgery is minimally invasive so most patients leave hospital the next day allowing a happier, healthier more active life ahead. I feel privileged to be able to help you achieve your lifestyle, health and physical goals.”
Training
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Queensland in 1988
Achievements & Roles
Procedure Information
Gastric Sleeve~25% of total body weight▼
The gastric sleeve is the most commonly performed bariatric surgery in Australia. The procedure removes 75–85% of the stomach, reducing the stomach to a 'sleeve'. The smaller stomach restricts food intake and significantly reduces the hunger hormone ghrelin, helping to curb appetite. It's performed laparoscopically through five small incisions.
One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB)30–50% of total body weight▼
An OAGB reduces stomach size to restrict food intake and bypasses a section of the small intestine to limit calorie absorption. Compared to the traditional Roux-Y bypass, the OAGB uses a single intestinal connection rather than two, simplifying the procedure and reducing operating time and complications. It's particularly effective for patients with diabetes, as it stimulates the production of GLP-1, a hormone that enhances insulin release.
Roux-Y Gastric Bypass30–50% of total body weight▼
The Roux-Y gastric bypass combines stomach restriction with intestinal bypass to reduce both food intake and calorie absorption. The stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and food is redirected past the lower stomach and duodenum via a rerouted section of small intestine. While effective, Dr Martin uses this procedure less frequently than the OAGB, as it carries a higher risk of internal hernia and chronic abdominal pain.
Lap Band15–20% of total body weight▼
The lap band (laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding) involves placing an adjustable silicone band around the upper portion of the stomach, creating a small pouch that fills quickly and reduces food intake. The band can be tightened or loosened via a port placed under the skin. Due to higher re-operation rates, this procedure is rarely performed in modern bariatric surgery and is generally reserved for patients in whom sleeve or bypass surgery carries too great a risk.
Results
over 20,000 laparoscopic surgeries performed
Significant weight loss (up to 40% of their total weight) after surgery
Only 2% of obesity sufferers have successful results exclusively with diet and exercise long-term
Substantial weight loss at 5 years: Single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass: 35%, RYGB: 31%, Sleeve Gastrectomy: 26.5%
Diabetes breakthrough: 71% needed no diabetes medication at 1 year, 61% maintained this at 5 years
Analysis based on 122,500 Australian patients from the national database
Support Team
Dietitian
Psychologist
Exercise Physiologist
Aftercare
2 years follow-up
Support groups available
BSR Contributor (leading contributor)
Opening Hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–4:30 pm
Thursday: 9 am–4:30 pm
Friday: 9 am–4 pm
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