Flinders Private Hospital has a modern Day Procedure Unit with private rooms and two procedural theatres with state-of-the-art equipment to provide gastroenterology services for the treatment and diagnosis of disorders of the digestive system (the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum). The specialised equipment allows minimally invasive surgery utilising gastroscopes to assist our Gastroenterologists and General Surgeons to diagnose and treat common diseases such as:

• Colon disease, Polyps and Cancer
• Colitis
• Gastroesophageal Reflux (heartburn)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Nutritional Problems
• Peptic Ulcers

The following procedures are performed in the procedure rooms:

• Oesophageal, biliary, and colonic dilation and stenting
• Colonoscopy
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Our surgeons perform a wide range of colonoscopic procedures including endoscopic mucosal resections (EMR) and are accredited by the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA).

In some cases, an operation may be undertaken using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. You can find out more information regarding Robotic Surgery here.

The Adelaide Bariatric Centre was established in 1995 as the first obesity clinic in Adelaide. The surgeons have performed more than 4000 weight loss surgeries for the treatment of obesity. It brings together a multidisciplinary team of experienced, minimally invasive Bariatric Surgeons, Bariatric Practitioners, Bariatric Nurse, Dietitians, Personal Trainer and a Medical Practitioner Therapist. All team members are experienced and dedicated to the care and treatment of patients undergoing weight loss surgery.

Being located within Flinders Private Hospital enables the patient to receive coordinated care between the Adelaide Bariatric Centre multidisciplinary team and the hospital services.

Our Bariatric Surgeons, Associate Professor Lilian Kow and Mr Jacob Chisholm are at the forefront of weight loss surgery and care of people suffering obesity. Both have a keen interest in new surgical and minimally invasive approaches for the treatment of obesity.

There are many types of weight loss procedures being performed in Australia today including restrictive, malabsorptive and combination procedures. It is important to find a surgeon that can offer you access to all procedures so that together you and your surgeon can work out the most appropriate procedure for you and your situation. Below is a list of procedures that can be performed by the Bariatric Surgeons at the Adelaide Bariatric Centre. To find out more about each procedure click the link below.

• Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve
• Laparoscopic Roux-en Y Gastric bypass
• Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
• Revisional weight loss surgery (gastric band conversion to sleeve or bypass)
• Endoscopic Procedures – Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty

What is obesity?

Obesity is a complicated medical condition in which excess fat accumulates to the point that it can have a negative impact on a person’s health and life expectancy. Obesity is normally measured using the BMI (Body Mass Index) method and is a measurement of height versus weight. There are known limitations with the BMI method but it is the most reliable indicator so far. To determine your BMI use the calculator on our website.

Bariatric Surgery key points:

• Weight loss surgery offers the best long-term results for the treatment of obesity
• The majority of procedures are able to be performed as minimal access surgery (keyhole surgery)
• After surgery, weight-related health problems such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnoea and arthritis may improve, and in many cases, resolve completely
• The best outcomes following surgery can be achieved by having regular follow up with a multidisciplinary team for support
• In some cases, an operation may be undertaken using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. You can find out more information regarding Robotic Surgery here

For more information

Visit our Adelaide Bariatric Centre or call our reception staff on 08 8177 1503