Gastric Balloon & Endoscopy

Intragastric Balloon

This procedure involves placing a deflated balloon into the stomach, and then filling it with a sterile solution to decrease the amount of gastric space. The balloon can be left in the stomach for a maximum of 6 months and results in an average weight loss of 5–9 BMI over half a year.

The intragastric balloon may be used prior to another bariatric surgery in order to assist the patient to reach a weight which is suitable for surgery, further it can also be used on several occasions if necessary.

Laproscopic Gall Bladder Surgery

A person may require gallbladder removal surgery if the inflammation and pain from gallstones and related issues do not subside with other treatments.

Doctors usually perform a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which is less invasive than other techniques. To remove the gallbladder, they make precise incisions through which they insert a tiny video camera and special surgical tools.

Laparoscopic procedures allow doctors to see and work inside the abdomen without making a large cut, which reduces both the risk of infection and the recovery time.