Christchurch Bariatric, Upper GI & General Surgeons (CBUGGS) comprises two surgeons and a support team who are dedicated to helping patients improve their health and quality of life. We specialise in weight loss (bariatric) surgery, upper gastrointestinal and general surgery & endoscopy.
We offer you:
- Pre-screening and consultation to establish a personalised plan
- Clear explanations and an informed consent process
- Guidance and lifestyle support to ensure positive surgical results remain longstanding
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric or weight loss surgery is a term that covers all the different surgical procedures used to help extremely overweight or morbidly obese patients lose weight.
Morbidly obese patients are usually identified by their Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement, although other factors may also be taken into account. Morbid obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing illnesses such as: heart attack, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, sleep disorders and joint pain. Bariatric surgery can cure or greatly improve these illnesses as well as give the patient an improved quality of life.
What is Upper GI Surgery?
Upper gastrointestinal procedures (both laparoscopic and open) are able to treat conditions ranging from acid reflux to benign and cancerous conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine. In addition, we are experienced in managing gallbladder, bile duct, liver and pancreas disorders with particular expertise in all gallstone pathology.
What is General Surgery?
The role of the general surgeon varies, but in broad terms general surgery can be said to deal with a wide range of conditions within the abdomen, breast, neck, skin and, sometimes, vascular (blood vessel) system.
While the name would suggest that the focus of general surgery is to perform operations, often this is not the case. Many patients are referred to surgeons with conditions that do not need surgical procedures, but merely require counselling or medical treatment.
