About
Established in 1984, LapSurgery Australia is a Melbourne-based weight loss and keyhole surgery clinic with over 20 years of bariatric surgery experience, having helped over 4,000 people with weight loss solutions since 1998. They offer a multidisciplinary team approach across 6 locations with robotic surgery capabilities.
Procedures Offered
Also offered
Surgeons at This Clinic
Mr Aravinthan (Ara) Saravanamuttu
Surgeon
Mr Uvan Naidoo
Surgeon
A/Prof Chrys Hensman
Associate Professor & Surgeon
Sheryn Cheah
Surgeon
Mr Andrew Chong
Surgeon
Hospital Affiliations
Mulgrave Private Hospital
Mulgrave, VIC - private
Peninsula Private Hospital
VIC - private
St John of God Private – Berwick
Berwick, VIC - private
Knox Private Hospital
VIC - private
Our Surgeons
Aravinthan (Ara) Saravanamuttu
Ara is a specialist general surgeon with interests in Laparoscopic and Robotic General, Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric surgery.
- He is happy to see patients for a surgical opinion and discuss the best treatment options including non-surgical approaches.
- Leading contributor of the Bariatric Surgery Registry, a nationwide government funded quality and safety audit
- Utilising the Da Vinci surgical robot for over 7 years
Uvan Naidoo
Mr Uvan Naidoo is a Consultant General Surgeon with over 25 years of experience in trauma, acute, and elective surgery in Australia and South Africa.
- He brings a strong focus on clinical quality, patient safety, and collaborative care.
- Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons. Over 25 years of experience in trauma, acute, and elective surgery in Australia and South Africa. Accreditation with the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) for gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
- Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons
- Member of the VIC–TAS Training Committee
- Accreditation with GESA for gastroscopy and colonoscopy
- Actively involved in medical education, supervising and mentoring interns, hospital medical officers, surgical trainees, and medical students
Chrys Hensman
Associate professor Chrys Hensman – MBBS, FRACS, Ms conjoint Associate professor Monash University, University of Adelaide, Swinburne University and University of Oceania.
- MBBS, FRACS, Ms conjoint. Associate professor Monash University, University of Adelaide, Swinburne University and University of Oceania. Masters course in Clinical leadership and management from the University of New Castle (with honours).
- Associate Professor at Monash University, University of Adelaide, Swinburne University and University of Oceania
- RACS ratified hernia Registry representative to the ANZ hernia registry
- RACS hernia mesh representative to the Therapeutic Goods Administration for Australia
- Ex officio President of the International Sympathectomy surgical society
- Member of the research board of the Society of surgical ergonomics
- Published extensively in various topics on minimally invasive surgery
- Involved with two patents for surgical devices
- First to remove the entire large bowel and colon laparoscopically in 1999 (with Mr Ray McHenry)
Sheryn Cheah
Sheryn completed her medical degree at Monash University and underwent surgical residency training at the Alfred Hospital.
- Sheryn is deeply dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal outcomes in various areas, including hernia repairs, gallbladder surgery, anti-reflux procedures, and weight loss/metabolic surgery.
- Medical degree at Monash University. Surgical residency training at the Alfred Hospital. Fellowship in General Surgery at Eastern Health. Subspecialty training in Upper GI Surgery through the ANZGOSA program. Specialised fellowship in Bariatric Surgery at Box Hill Hospital.
Andrew Chong
Mr Andrew Chong obtained his medical degree from the University of Melbourne in 2011, incorporating a year of research in the UK at Imperial College London.
- Medical degree from the University of Melbourne in 2011. Year of research at Imperial College London. General Surgery training through Monash Health. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2021. Fellowship in Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery in Singapore. Post-fellowship training in Upper GI and Endocrine surgery at Northern Health. Accredited by CCRTGE for gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
- Accredited by CCRTGE for both gastroscopy and colonoscopy
Procedure Information
Sleeve Gastrectomy▼
Sleeve gastrectomy is now the most common operation performed for obesity in Australia. Basically, it is a simple reduction in the volume of the stomach which induces satiety (hunger satisfaction) with greatly reduced food volume. Over 1500 Sleeve gastrectomy procedures performed since 2006.
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)▼
Laparoscopic (keyhole) gastric bypass reduces stomach size and reduces the absorption of food in the small intestine. It is considered the "gold standard" obesity operation and is particularly effective for patients with Type 2 diabetes. Performed since 2009.
Allurion Balloonaverage of 10-15% body weight in 16 weeks▼
The Allurion balloon is a "swallowable" intragastric balloon which doesn't require surgery, endoscopy or anaesthesia. A capsule that contains the Allurion Balloon is swallowed during a 20 minute walk-in procedure and then inflated with liquid. 16 weeks after placement, the Allurion Balloon self empties and passes naturally.
Revisional Surgery▼
If you have already had an operation for weight control such as a gastric band and it isn't working as you had hoped, the team has extensive experience in revisional surgery (converting one surgery to another). Expertise is offered both to own patients and those who have had operations with other surgeons.
Intragastric Balloon▼
The intragastric balloon is designed to be inserted into the stomach and inflated to a volume which will restrict the amount you can eat and reduce hunger. This is a temporary procedure which can cause modest weight loss.
LapBand Surgery▼
Over 4,000 laparoscopic gastric banding operations performed. In common with Surgeons in Australia and overseas this is usually not offered as a first option but remains available for discussion.
SADI▼
The Single Anastomosis Duodeno–Ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI) is a newer procedure which combines a sleeve gastrectomy and a bypass of the small intestine from the duodenum leaving between 2.5 and 3 metres of small bowel to absorb food. It is a powerful weight loss procedure, based on an older procedure that has been modified to reduce the risk of complications from malnutrition.
One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB)▼
The One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) is a modern weight loss surgery designed to help you eat less, absorb fewer calories, and feel satisfied sooner. By combining restriction and rerouting of your digestive tract, it can deliver significant and sustained weight loss.
Mini Gastric Bypass▼
The 'Mini Gastric Bypass' or One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass is a simplified version of the Standard Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass that has become popular due to its reduction in technical difficulty and operating time. A new, small stomach is made which is joined to the small intestine bypassing 1.5 to 2 metres of small intestine without dividing the bowel.
Non-surgical Weight Loss▼
Lifestyle change is the first line in the treatment of obesity. The team of dietitians, doctors, psychologists, exercise professionals and nurses can work together to help you make changes to your lifestyle, environment and thinking to get you on the right track to reach your goals.
Patient Testimonials
“…Prior to this I have always dreaded seeing a dietician but Cassie is such a calming presence, her philosophy is realistic and about living a healthy life rather than dieting.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Results
Over 4,000 people have benefitted from our weight loss solutions since 1998. Over 1500 Sleeve gastrectomy procedures since 2006. Over 4,000 laparoscopic gastric banding operations performed.
lose an average of 10-15% body weight in 16 weeks (Allurion Balloon)
The team at LapSurgery Australia are recognised for their exceptional and major contribution to the Government sponsored Bariatric Safety Registry (BSR). The BSR tracks surgical complications and provides an unbiased safety record for weight loss surgery.
4.85 rating from 61 patient reviews on Doctify
Pricing
Surgery costs vary depending on the type of procedure, your level of private health insurance and where the procedure is performed.
Support Team
Dietitian
Psychologist
Bariatric Physician / GP
Nurse Specialist
Opening Hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm
Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
Friday: 9 am–1 pm
Other Weight Loss Surgeons in VIC
Zeev Duieb
Greater Eastern Obesity Surgery
“Greater Eastern Obesity Surgery is a team of health care specialists led by Bariatric Surgeon Dr Zeev Duieb, committed to working with patients to help them achieve their health and lifestyle goals. Conveniently located across multiple sites in Melbourne, they provide services to patients from all over Victoria.”
Mr Anthony Clough
Melbourne Centre for Bariatric Surgery
Epworth Eastern Hospital, St John of God Bendigo
“Melbourne Centre for Bariatric Surgery is led by Mr Anthony Clough, a General, Upper GI & Bariatric specialist with an interest in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. The clinic was the first in Melbourne to offer robotic technology for gastric bypass surgery and the first to offer SADI/SIPS duodenal switch surgery to Melbourne patients.”
Dr Andrew Huo
Melbourne Weight Loss Centre
“Melbourne Weight Loss Centre provides a specialised surgical weight loss treatment service for people who are morbidly obese and especially for those with obesity-related illnesses. They also specialise in the treatment of reflux disease and minimally-invasive general surgery as well as providing an endoscopy service.”
Chek Tog
Specialist Surgical Group
“Specialist Surgical Group is a Melbourne-based multi-disciplinary specialist medical centre offering weight loss, plastic, skin cancer, upper GI, endocrine, breast, hand, and general surgery across locations in Essendon and Bundoora.”