Bariatric and General Surgery

What is bariatric and general surgery?

Bariatric and general surgery focuses on conditions affecting the digestive system and abdominal wall, as well as surgical treatment for obesity and related health concerns.

Our surgeons assess and treat conditions involving the oesophagus, stomach, gallbladder and abdominal wall. Care may involve managing reflux and swallowing disorders, treating hernias or gallstones, or providing surgical options for weight loss when appropriate.

Every treatment plan is developed carefully, with attention to overall health, recovery and long-term wellbeing.

When you might need to see a bariatric or general surgeon

You may be referred to a bariatric or general surgeon if a condition affecting the digestive system or abdominal wall requires surgical assessment.

A specialist review may be recommended if you:

• Have oesophago-gastric disorders
• Have bariatric conditions related to obesity
• Have a hiatal hernia or reflux disease
• Have oesophageal motility disorders, including achalasia
• Have pre-malignant oesophageal or gastric conditions such as Barrett’s oesophagus or gastric intestinal metaplasia
• Have upper gastrointestinal cancers
• Have gallstone disease
• Have abdominal wall or groin hernias
• Have other general surgical conditions affecting the digestive system or abdomen

Conditions we commonly manage

• Oesophago-gastric disorders
• Bariatric conditions related to obesity
• Hiatal hernia and reflux disease
• Oesophageal motility disorders, including achalasia
• Pre-malignant oesophageal and gastric conditions, including Barrett’s oesophagus and gastric intestinal metaplasia
• Upper gastrointestinal cancers
• Gallstone disease
• Abdominal wall and groin hernias