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Mercy Hospital Dunedin - Bariatric Surgery
Private Surgical Service, Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery
Description
Mercy Hospital is a not-for-profit surgical hospital committed to delivering 'exceptional care that makes a difference' to Otago and Southland residents.
Bariatric surgery can help people lose more weight than is possible through diet, and maintain that weight loss. It can dramatically improve quality of life and improve medical conditions associated with obesity. Current surgical practice involves the application of advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) techniques for weight loss surgery.
This surgical service is provided at our facility by the following medical specialist. For further information please seek a referral through your GP or contact your preferred specialist directly.
Consultants
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Mr Mark Grant
General Surgeon
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Mr Mark Smith
General & Bariatric Surgeon, Endoscopist
Procedures / Treatments
Bariatric or weight loss surgery refers to a number of different procedures that can be performed to treat obesity. Procedures fall into three main types: Malabsorptive - these procedures involve bypassing a section of the small intestine thus reducing the amount of food absorbed into the body. Restrictive - these procedures involve reducing the size of the stomach, usually by creating a small pouch at the top of the stomach which limits the amount of food that can be eaten. Malabsorptive/Restrictive Combination - these procedures combine both techniques e.g. gastric bypass surgery in which a small stomach pouch is formed and its outlet connected to part of the small intestine.
Bariatric or weight loss surgery refers to a number of different procedures that can be performed to treat obesity. Procedures fall into three main types: Malabsorptive - these procedures involve bypassing a section of the small intestine thus reducing the amount of food absorbed into the body. Restrictive - these procedures involve reducing the size of the stomach, usually by creating a small pouch at the top of the stomach which limits the amount of food that can be eaten. Malabsorptive/Restrictive Combination - these procedures combine both techniques e.g. gastric bypass surgery in which a small stomach pouch is formed and its outlet connected to part of the small intestine.
Bariatric or weight loss surgery refers to a number of different procedures that can be performed to treat obesity. Procedures fall into three main types:
Malabsorptive - these procedures involve bypassing a section of the small intestine thus reducing the amount of food absorbed into the body.
Restrictive - these procedures involve reducing the size of the stomach, usually by creating a small pouch at the top of the stomach which limits the amount of food that can be eaten.
Malabsorptive/Restrictive Combination - these procedures combine both techniques e.g. gastric bypass surgery in which a small stomach pouch is formed and its outlet connected to part of the small intestine.
Website
Contact Details
Mercy Hospital Dunedin, 72 Newington Avenue, Māori Hill, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 464 0107
Website
72 Newington Avenue
Maori Hill
Dunedin
OTA 9010
Street Address
72 Newington Avenue
Māori Hill
Dunedin
OTA 9010
Postal Address
Private Bag 1919
Dunedin 9054
New Zealand
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This page was last updated at 4:11PM on June 13, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mercy Hospital Dunedin - Bariatric Surgery.