About Weight-loss Surgery

Bariatric Surgery

Weight-loss surgery (WLS) has proven to be a successful method for the treatment of morbid obesity. Surgical options have continued to evolve and Southern Obesity Surgery (based in Christchurch) is pleased to be able to offer patients the AMI Soft Gastric Band System surgery — a safe and effective weight-loss surgery using the latest in Key hole or Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery techniques. Combined with effective long-term patient management, the surgery can offer the necessary intervention to allow obese patients to get control of their weight and improve their health.

Our surgeons specialise in safe and effective weight-loss surgery using the latest in Keyhole or Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery. Combined with effective long-term patient management, the surgery can allow a person to manage their weight, improve their health and get control of their life.

Benefits of Gastric Band

Minimally Invasive

Our surgeons use laparoscopic techniques (using small incisions and long-shafted instruments) to effect the gastric band positioning. There is no cutting, stapling or stomach re-routing involved in the procedure, making it the least traumatic of all weight loss surgery. The laparoscopic approach to the weight loss surgery also offers reduced post-operative pain, a shortened hospital stay and a quicker recovery.

Adjustable

As opposed to other types of obesity surgery the gastric band system is adjustable and can be easily reset after surgery to meet changing patient requirements. The diameter of the band is adjustable for a customised weight-loss rate. Your individual needs can change as you lose weight. For example, pregnant patients can reduce the fluid in the band in order to increase their food intake for the growing foetus, while patients who aren’t experiencing significant weight loss can have their bands tightened.

To find out more about Southern Obesity Surgery visit: www.southernobesitysurgery.co.nz

To enquire about weight-loss surgery contact us now

Mr Grant Coulter
General and Endoscopic Surgeon
Southern Obesity Surgery
Level 1, 9 Caledonian Road
Christchurch 8013
Phone 03 968 3131

Mr Ross Roberts
Gastrointestinal Surgeon and Endoscopist
Southern Obesity Surgery
Level 1, 9 Caledonian Road
Christchurch 8013
Phone 03 968 3131