Dr Ben Dodd
Brisbane Upper GI Surgery
About
Brisbane Upper GI Surgery is the practice of Dr Ben Dodd, a Brisbane-born laparoscopic upper GI and bariatric surgeon with over 15 years of experience, providing non-judgemental, evidence-based surgical management of weight excess, reflux, gallbladder and hernia diseases.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Hospital Affiliations
The Wesley Hospital
Auchenflower, QLD - private
North West Private Hospital
Everton Park, QLD - private
St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital
Spring Hill, QLD - private
RBWH (Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital)
QLD - public
About Dr Ben Dodd
- Ben believes strongly in the resilience and ability of all weight loss surgery patients to make subtle lifestyle changes. He understands every person can succeed in losing 100% of their excess weight, thereby restoring their health span, through a process of subtle, sensible lifestyle change over time.
- Brisbane-born and trained
- Over 15 years of experience
- Actively contributes to upper GI and bariatric surgery research projects
- Teaches medical students and surgical trainees
- Participates in a permanent roster of bariatric surgeons across private hospitals and the RBWH
Procedure Information
Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve Surgery)▼
This procedure involves permanently removing approximately 85% of your stomach, with a stapling device, via 5 small incisions. You will feel full more quickly. The hormone which normally makes you feel hungry (ghrelin) will be much lower after surgery (less hunger).
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass60–80% of excess weight within 12–18 months▼
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) staples the stomach to create a small pouch which is connected directly to the small intestine. This involves dividing the small intestine and creating a second join.
Laparoscopic One/Single Anastomosis (Mini) Gastric Bypass▼
Laparoscopic one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is a modern variation of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and has been performed for over 27 years. This weight loss surgery involves stapling the stomach to create a long, thin gastric pouch, while the remaining stomach is left inside the abdomen long-term. The small bowel is measured (approximately 150 cm) and connected to the gastric pouch through a single join, known as an 'anastomosis'.
Revisional Weight Loss Surgery▼
Revisional/redo weight loss surgery is usually undertaken for patients who have reflux/oesophageal failure or weight regain/inadequate weight loss. Most commonly, this is many years following previous lap band or sleeve gastrectomy. Revisional gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y or One Anastomosis) can be performed at the same time as lap band removal.
Lap Band Removal▼
Lap band removal is usually performed on a planned elective basis for patients who are having trouble eating due to the band. Some patients have severe reflux due to failure of the oesophagus/food pipe due to the long-term obstruction created by the band. Some patients present with severe abdominal pain and a 'slip' of the stomach up through the band, necessitating urgent removal.
Gastrectomy▼
Gastrectomy is the removal of all or part of the stomach, usually done for cancer. This can be conventional gastric cancer ('adenocarcinoma'), where the nearby lymph nodes are also removed, or gastric GIST where just the local part of the stomach with the tumour is removed. If a large proportion or all of the stomach is removed, the small bowel is used to restore intestinal continuity to allow eating after surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is weight loss surgery?▼
Am I a good candidate for weight loss surgery in Brisbane?▼
What is the difference between gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy?▼
Is weight loss surgery in Brisbane covered by private health insurance?▼
Where can I get expert weight loss surgery in Brisbane?▼
What results can I expect from gastric bypass surgery?▼
Results
Patients typically lose 60–80% of their excess weight within 12–18 months
Dr Dodd has never had anyone die from bariatric surgery
Major complications are extremely rare (once every 5 years)
He understands every person can succeed in losing 100% of their excess weight, thereby restoring their health span, through a process of subtle, sensible lifestyle change over time
Support Team
Nurse Specialist
Opening Hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8 am–4:30 pm
Thursday: 8 am–4:30 pm
Friday: 8 am–4:30 pm
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Mikhail Mastakov
Dr Mastakov Surgery
ST STEPHEN'S Private Hospital, Sunnybank Private Hospital
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Dr Andrew Nathanson
Dr Andrew Nathanson - Upper GI Surgeon
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“Dr. Andrew Nathanson is a specialized upper gastro-intestinal, bariatric, and general surgeon based in Brisbane, offering medical services for all benign and malignant upper gastro-intestinal surgical issues, surgical weight loss solutions, and general surgical issues.”
Dr Chung Won
Bariatric Surgery Brisbane
Princess Alexandra Hospital, QE2 Jubilee Hospital
“Dr Chung Won is a Brisbane-based Bariatric, Upper GI and General Surgeon passionate about providing the highest level of surgery, allowing patients to transform their quality of life. He operates across multiple Brisbane public and private hospitals and believes in universal access to world-class healthcare.”
Esh Jeyarajan
Cairns Surgical Collaborative
Cairns Hospital, Cairns Private Hospital
“Cairns Surgical Collaborative is a team of passionate surgeons providing holistic, collaborative and comprehensive surgical care for patients of Far North Queensland, working both publicly and privately across a range of surgical specialties including bariatric, upper gastrointestinal, endocrine, colorectal, hepatobiliary and general surgery.”