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Royal Australasian College of Surgeons - Michael France
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Procedures:
Laparoscopic General Surgical Procedures-
Laparoscopic Obesity Procedures-
If you do require surgery, this may be performed at Ashford Hospital depending on the nature of the procedure.
Appointments to see Michael can be made by calling 8293 8109
Lap Band Surgery, Obesity Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Stomach
Cholecystectomy, Anti-Reflux Surgery, Obesity, Obesity Surgery, Bariatric, Laparoscopic Procedures, Gallstones, Gastric Sleeves, Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic Obesity Procedures
You will need to bring: a referral letter from your GP, your Medicare card, details of your private insurance, a list of current medications and any relevant X-rays or Investigations.
Also known as keyhole surgery is performed through small incisions in the abdominal wall using special cylindrical ports through which instruments and a camera are passed. Carbon dioxide gas is used to inflate the abdominal cavity and create a space for the surgeon to work in all of which can be watched on a flat screen monitor. Advances in technology now allow blood vessels to be sealed, pieces of bowel to be joined together, and organs to be removed through small keyhole size incisions.
Surgery should never be rushed into and people should have made genuine attempts to lose weight by themselves through a combination of exercise and a well-balanced diet. If patients have tried, and failed to lose weight then if their BMI is 40 or over then they may be candidates for surgery. Patients who have a BMI of 35 and over may also qualify, if they have significant obesity-related diseases which would be greatly improved by weight loss.
