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Dr Michael Booth - Surgical Weight Solutions
Private Service, General Surgery, Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery
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Description
Gallbladders
Obesity surgery is a term that covers all the different surgical procedures used to help extremely overweight or morbidly obese patients lose weight.
Staff
Lyn Pearless - Clinical Nurse Specialist
Sue Booth - Practice Manager
Maria McDonald - Practice Manager
Erin Judge - PA/Theatre co-ordinator
Consultants
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Mr Michael Booth
General Surgeon
How do I access this service?
Referral
Anyone can access
Contact us
info@aklsurgical.co.nz
Phone: 09 200 4849
Make an appointment
Please ring 09 200 4849
info@aklsurgical.co.nz
Website / App
www.surgicalweightsolutions.co.nz
www.aucklandsurgicalassociates.co.nz
Enrolled patients
Referral Expectations
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for your appointment for registration and to fill in a health questionnaire.
When you come for your appointments, please remember to bring the following:
- your completed Patient Questionnaire
- your insurance information, regarding cover for any weight loss surgery.
Fees and Charges Description
As a specialist clinic we prefer referrals from your General Practitioner or Specialist however self referrals are welcomed.
An initial consultation fee is applicable and surgical fees will be discussed with you when appropriate.
Hours
Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Closed weekends and public holidays
Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Procedures / Treatments
Obesity 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. Read more about obesity surgery options here.
Obesity 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. Read more about obesity surgery options here.
Obesity 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.
Read more about obesity surgery options here.
Conditions of the gut dealt with by general surgery include disorders of the oesophagus, stomach, small bowel, large bowel and anus. These range from complex conditions such as ulceration or cancer in the bowel through to fairly minor conditions such as haemorrhoids. Many of the more major conditions such as bowel cancer will require surgery, or sometimes treatment with medication, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Haemorrhoids are a condition where the veins under the lining of the anus are congested and enlarged. Less severe haemorrhoids can be managed with simple treatments such as injection or banding which can be performed in the clinic while larger ones will require surgery.
Conditions of the gut dealt with by general surgery include disorders of the oesophagus, stomach, small bowel, large bowel and anus. These range from complex conditions such as ulceration or cancer in the bowel through to fairly minor conditions such as haemorrhoids. Many of the more major conditions such as bowel cancer will require surgery, or sometimes treatment with medication, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Haemorrhoids are a condition where the veins under the lining of the anus are congested and enlarged. Less severe haemorrhoids can be managed with simple treatments such as injection or banding which can be performed in the clinic while larger ones will require surgery.
Conditions of the gut dealt with by general surgery include disorders of the oesophagus, stomach, small bowel, large bowel and anus. These range from complex conditions such as ulceration or cancer in the bowel through to fairly minor conditions such as haemorrhoids. Many of the more major conditions such as bowel cancer will require surgery, or sometimes treatment with medication, chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
General surgery covers some disorders of the liver and biliary system. The most common of these is pain caused by gallstones. These are formed if the gallbladder is not working properly, and the standard treatment is to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy). This procedure is usually performed using a laparoscopic (keyhole) approach.
General surgery covers some disorders of the liver and biliary system. The most common of these is pain caused by gallstones. These are formed if the gallbladder is not working properly, and the standard treatment is to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy). This procedure is usually performed using a laparoscopic (keyhole) approach.
General surgery covers some disorders of the liver and biliary system. The most common of these is pain caused by gallstones. These are formed if the gallbladder is not working properly, and the standard treatment is to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy). This procedure is usually performed using a laparoscopic (keyhole) approach.
A hernia exists where part of the abdominal wall is weakened, and the contents of the abdomen push through to the outside. This is most commonly seen in the groin area but can occur in other places. Surgical treatment is usually quite straightforward and involves returning the abdominal contents to the inside and then reinforcing the abdominal wall in some way.
A hernia exists where part of the abdominal wall is weakened, and the contents of the abdomen push through to the outside. This is most commonly seen in the groin area but can occur in other places. Surgical treatment is usually quite straightforward and involves returning the abdominal contents to the inside and then reinforcing the abdominal wall in some way.
A hernia exists where part of the abdominal wall is weakened, and the contents of the abdomen push through to the outside. This is most commonly seen in the groin area but can occur in other places. Surgical treatment is usually quite straightforward and involves returning the abdominal contents to the inside and then reinforcing the abdominal wall in some way.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, More space to move around
Travel Directions
Public Transport
The Auckland Transport website is a good resource to plan your public transport options.
Parking
We have plenty of free parking out the front of our building
Pharmacy
Contact Details
326 Sunset Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland
North Auckland
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Phone
(09) 200 4849
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Mobile
021 935 445
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Website
Our Staff
Michael Booth
Principal Surgeon
Email: info@aklsurgical.co.nz
Sue Booth
Practice Manager
Email: sue@aklsurgical.co.nz
Lyn Pearless
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Email: lyn@aklsurgical.co.nz
Ella Smits
Dietitian
Email: dietitian@aklsurgical.co.nz
Unit 14, 326 Sunset Road
Windsor Park
Auckland
Auckland 0632
Street Address
Unit 14, 326 Sunset Road
Windsor Park
Auckland
Auckland 0632
Postal Address
Unit 14/326 Sunset Road
Windsor Park
Auckland 0632
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This page was last updated at 10:27AM on June 17, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Dr Michael Booth - Surgical Weight Solutions.