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Weight Loss Procedures
Sleeve Gastrectomy
During a sleeve gastrectomy (SG) a narrow gastric tube is fashioned in-between the food pipe (oesophagus) and the small bowel, while the majority of the stomach (80%) is removed. The continuity of the stomach is not interrupted compared to a bypass procedure.
Single anastomosis gastric bypass
By completely dividing the upper part of the stomach a small gastric pouch is formed, which results in a drastic reduction of the gastric volume. Further a bypass of the first section of the small bowel is created.
Roux-en-y gastric bypass
By completely dividing the upper part of the stomach a small gastric pouch is formed, which results in a drastic reduction of the gastric volume. Further a bypass of the first section of the small bowel is created during which the bilio-digestive enzymes joining the digestion of the nutrients about 1.5m downstream after the stomach.
Loop-Duodenal Switch (SADI-S / SIPS)
The Loop Duodenal Switch (SADI-S or SIPS) combines a moderate restriction (reduced portion sizes) of a sleeve gastrectomy with a moderate reduced absorption (bypassed small bowel).
Revision Surgery
Revision surgery involves either the conversion of one weight loss procedure into another, in a single or two stage process, or adjusting a previous procedure. This can be due to different factors, including inadequate weight loss or gradual weight gain, or reflux.
Intra-gastric Balloon (Orbera)
The Intra-gastric balloon, is a non-surgical weight-loss procedure which involves the insertion of a specialised balloon inside the stomach to occupy space and limit the food carrying capacity of the stomach.
General Procedures
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts Surgery
The gallbladder is a small pear shaped organ attached to the liver. Bile produced by the liver is stored in the gallbladder between meals before being released into the small intestines during a meal.
Bile ducts are tubular structures connecting the liver with the small bowel. Bile flows from the liver through these ducts via the gallbladder into the small intestine.
Hernia Surgery
The only effective form of treatment for a hernia is surgery. Depending on the type of hernia, surgery can be either laparoscopic or open. Both types of surgery are performed under general anaesthetic.
Liver Surgery
The liver is the largest gland in the human body and is located in the right upper abdomen. The liver has an essential role in: digesting nutrients, detoxification, production of blood proteins, immune response.
Pancreas Surgery
Located in the upper abdomen behind the stomach and the intestines, the pancreas is divided up into 3 sections: the head, body and tail.
The pancreas has two major functions: Exocrine: production of enzymes for digestion of food, Endocrine: production of hormones, including some that regulate blood sugar.
Dr Harald Puhalla
Dr Harald Puhalla is a General Surgeon based on the Gold Coast, Queensland. With over 20 years of experience, his specialty interests include bariatric, hernia, gallbladder, hepato-biliary pancreatic, and upper gastrointestinal surgery.
Our Location
- Suite 4, level 6 Pacific Private Clinic 123 Nerang St Southport, QLD 4215
Dr Puhalla’s practice is located in the Pacific Private Clinic, in Southport on the Gold Coast. He performs surgery at the Gold Coast Private Hospital and Pindara Private Hospital.
We offer in-person consultations on the Gold Coast and telehealth or videohealth consultations for patients.
Get In Touch
- (07) 5667 9766
- (07) 5636 6275
- admin@weightlossoperation.com.au
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