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Surgical Weight Loss Centre

Gold Coast, QLD25+ years experience
FRACSIFSO Member

About

A Gold Coast bariatric surgery clinic that selects the right procedure for each patient, performs it with the utmost safety, and provides individualised care through a multi-disciplinary team led by Dr Jordaan.

Procedures Offered

Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
Mini Gastric Bypass
SADI-S / SIPS
Lap-Band
Revisional Surgery

Also offered

gallbladder surgeryadrenal gland surgerypancreas surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Pindara Hospital

Benowa, QLD - private

About the Surgeon

Dr Jacobus Jordaan

Our tight-knit team of experienced specialists is headed by Dr Jordaan – a specialist upper gastrointestinal surgeon with over 25 years of surgical experience – and includes anaesthetists, bariatric nurses, dietitians and a clinical psychologist. We work together to design the best possible plan for each individual patient – from initial consultation, surgery and dietary management, to ongoing care that continues well after your procedure is complete.

We select the right procedure for you, perform it with the utmost safety, and support you through every step with a multi-disciplinary team who provides individualised care.

Procedure Information

Sleeve Gastrectomy
65 to 70 per cent of excess body weight, with some patients achieving up to 100 per cent loss

A weight loss operation in which a thin vertical sleeve of stomach is created using a stapling device via keyhole surgery. The newly-created gastric sleeve will only hold between 50ml and 150ml, and is about the size and shape of a banana. It aids weight loss through portion control, hunger control, healthier food choices, and altered metabolism.

Hospital stay: two or three nightsRecovery: one to two weeks off work
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
60 to 80 per cent of excess weight

A surgical technique that alters the pathway of food from the stomach to the small bowel, creating a smaller pouch of stomach and diverting food from the first part of the small bowel. It is both a restrictive and malabsorptive form of bariatric surgery. RYGB requires two anastomoses and is considered the preferred form of bypass surgery for the majority of patients.

Gastric Bypass (Mini / MGB)

A newer form of gastric bypass surgery where a long, narrow stomach pouch is formed through surgical stapling and attached to the small bowel. This single anastomosis bypasses approximately two metres of small bowel. It is a suitable form of surgery for individuals with a higher BMI or Type 2 Diabetes where gastric sleeve is not as effective.

Gastric Banding

Gastric banding involves placing an adjustable band around the top of your stomach done with keyhole surgery. Six weeks after surgery your band will be adjusted at two and four-week intervals until the band reaches optimal level of restriction on the stomach.

SADI-S

Frequently Asked Questions

What is gastric bypass surgery?
Gastric bypass, which is both a restrictive and malabsorptive form of bariatric surgery, refers to a surgical technique in which the pathway of food from the stomach to the small bowel is altered. The new pathway creates a small pouch of stomach, and diverts food from the first part of the small bowel. The small stomach size restricts the amount of food that can be consumed, which aids satiety and alters the release of the hormones that control appetite.
What kinds of gastric bypass surgery are available?
We offer two forms of gastric bypass surgery: Roux-en-Y bypass (RYGB) and single anastomosis gastric bypass, also known as Omega-Loop or 'mini' gastric bypass (MGB). Both of these procedures are performed with the use of laparoscopic techniques. We will advise you as to which procedure is best suited to your needs, although in most cases RYBG surgery is the preferred method for the majority of our patients.
Is gastric bypass surgery generally successful?
Yes, the RYGB gastric bypass procedure is one of the most effective weight loss procedures. Patients generally lose more weight after a gastric bypass than after a gastric band procedure, and equal weight loss to that of a sleeve gastrectomy.
What is sleeve gastrectomy?
Sleeve gastrectomy, also commonly known as gastric sleeve surgery, is a weight loss procedure that involves changing the stomach pouch into a thin, vertical sleeve. The stomach sleeve, which is much smaller than before, is made with the use of a special stapling device by means of keyhole surgery techniques.
Is part of the stomach removed during sleeve gastrectomy?
Yes. A portion of the stomach known as the antrum is removed during the procedure. The antrum is the part of the stomach that secretes many of the metabolically active gut hormones that are responsible for a person's neuro-hormonal response to food. By removing this section of the stomach, the body's biochemical reaction to food is changed, which in turn affects one's appetite and certain food preferences.
Does the stomach function normally after sleeve gastrectomy?
Yes. Although the stomach is smaller in size, it will still function in a relatively normal manner. Food will pass through the digestive tract just as before, and acid will continue to assist with digestion. Vitamins and nutrients will still be absorbed by the body following the procedure. A sleeve gastrectomy allows a person to feel fuller for longer with smaller portions of food.

Results

Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass typically produce sustained weight loss of between 60 to 80 per cent of excess weight, with some people achieving up to a 100 per cent loss. Sleeve gastrectomy patients typically lose between 65 to 70 per cent of their excess body weight.

Proud to be exceeding expectations in the industry - We are extremely proud to have achieved a level of standard and success that puts our results above the industry averages!

Rapid resolution of type 2 diabetes in 80 per cent of patients by the time they are discharged from hospital

Our patients have lost up to 100 per cent of their excess weight with our program

The risk of a surgical complication is low, approximately 1 to 2%

A leak from the staple line can occur in 1% of cases

Support Team

Dietitian

Psychologist

Nurse Specialist

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