Dr Kevin Dolan
WA Laparoscopic and Obesity Surgery (WALOS)
About
Dr Kevin Dolan and his team at WALOS have been providing weight loss surgery in Perth for over 20 years, offering a multidisciplinary approach with bariatric physicians, dieticians, psychologists, exercise physiologists, and nurses to achieve long-term sustainable weight loss.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Hospital Affiliations
Hollywood Private Hospital
Nedlands, WA - private
Saint John of God Hospital Subiaco
Subiaco, WA - private
Glengarry Private Hospital
Duncraig, WA - private
About Dr Kevin Dolan
Dr Dolan has been the Director and Head of Western Australia Laparoscopic and Obesity Surgery for patients with excess weight for over 15 years.
- Dr Dolan believes that every person should have the chance to live a healthy and active life. He has dedicated his life to helping people achieve their weight loss goals.
- BSc, MBChB, FRCPS, FRCS (Ed), MD, FRCS (Upper GI), FRACS. Bachelor of Science (BSc) St Andrews University 1988. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) University of Manchester 1991.
- Director and Head of Western Australia Laparoscopic and Obesity Surgery for over 20 years
- Complication rate is the lowest in Australia according to site claims
- SASI-S Surgery developed and pioneered by Dr Kevin Dolan
Procedure Information
Gastric SleeveApproximately 1 kilogram per week; patients can lose 60-70% of their excess weight; average 72% excess weight loss▼
Gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, involves removing approximately 80% (70-80%) of the stomach, reducing the stomach to about 15% of its previous size. It reduces the production of the hunger hormone ghrelin, helping patients eat less and lose weight.
Gastric Bypass70-80% excess weight loss within the first two years; average 78% excess weight loss▼
Gastric Bypass Surgery is often an effective treatment for obesity and severe acid reflux. Within the first two years, patients can potentially lose between 70-80 percent of their excess weight.
Mini Gastric BypassAverage 78% excess weight loss▼
The Mini Gastric Bypass is a streamlined and efficient version of the traditional gastric bypass surgery. It involves creating a small pouch at the stomach's top, then connecting it directly to the small intestine, significantly reducing the stomach's volume.
SADI-SAverage 78% excess weight loss▼
SADI-S combines benefits of both sleeve and bypass with removal of 75% of the stomach.
Revision Weight Loss Surgery▼
Dr Dolan specialises in revision weight loss surgery, offering tailored solutions like sleeve, MGB, RYGB, SASI-S, and SADI-S procedures for patients who have regained weight following previous weight loss surgery.
SASI-S▼
A bariatric surgery developed and pioneered by Dr Kevin Dolan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is gastric sleeve surgery painful?▼
How long is the recovery period?▼
Is gastric sleeve surgery reversible?▼
Are there funding options available?▼
How should I prepare for the surgery?▼
Can gastric sleeve surgery be reversed?▼
Will the gastric sleeve cause heartburn?▼
How is the procedure cost determined?▼
Results
The average patient typically loses 72% of excess weight following a sleeve gastrectomy procedure, 78% following a mini gastric bypass and 78% following SADI-S.
Dr Dolan's rate of acute complications is the lowest in Australia, despite having treated patients with high-risk medical conditions and extreme levels of obesity.
Over a million Australians are eligible for weight loss surgery
Each year, over 20,000 Australians get bariatric surgery
Patients can expect to lose approximately 1 kilogram per week with Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric Bypass patients can potentially lose between 70-80 percent of their excess weight within the first two years
Gastric sleeve patients lose an average of 60-70% of their excess weight
Pricing
0While the gastric sleeve surgery cost can range from $0 to $6000, depending on various factors, patients are always kept in the loop.
Payment plans available
Support Team
Dietitian
Psychologist
Exercise Physiologist
Bariatric Physician / GP
Nurse Specialist
Aftercare
Support groups available
BSR Contributor
Opening Hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8 am–6 pm
Tuesday: 8 am–6 pm
Wednesday: 8 am–6 pm
Thursday: 8 am–6 pm
Friday: Closed
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Dr Stephen Watson
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Dr Gordon Padovan
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Adrian Teo
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