Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery in Sydney

Comprehensive Weight Loss Program

The journey toward improved health and a more fulfilling life is not always easy, but Dr. Kuzinkovas and the team at Advanced Surgicare are here to help. The bariatric team is dedicated to helping patients achieve their weight loss goals and maintain their ideal body weight so they can experience the enriched quality of life that accompanies making healthy lifestyle choices.

To help patients accomplish these objectives, Advanced Surgicare offers a comprehensive weight loss program that extends beyond the operating room. Each Sydney bariatric surgery patient receives a thorough preoperative screening, detailed information about the procedure, exercise education, nutrition advice, a structured postoperative follow-up schedule and psychological counseling, as needed. Read more…

What Does Bariatric Surgery Cost?

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Our top-quality care for weight loss surgery patients is shown through the numerous positive reviews and testimonials that our weight loss surgery center has received. While most of our patients reside in Sydney, others visit us from other areas of Australia and beyond. Read more…

Practice Overview

Dr V. Kuzinkovas is an experienced bariatric surgeon offering high-quality procedures to help obese patients achieve better health through weight loss surgery in Sydney. He provides upper gastro-intestinal and laparoscopic surgery and other weight loss procedures with a multi-disciplinary approach. At Advanced Surgicare, his team of experts includes a clinical psychologist, dietitians and administrators who help maximize weight loss success with obesity management before and after bariatric surgery.

Our weight loss surgeon and staff treat patients with dignity and compassion. We are a patient-focused center that uses surgical expertise and medical ethics to help obese patients achieve their goals. Dr V. Kuzinkovas is a renowned surgeon in the weight loss and gastro-oesophageal surgery field who achieves excellent results for his patients.

Types of Procedures

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

This type of obesity surgery is offered at our Sydney office and involves dividing the stomach into two sections to decrease the size of the stomach pouch. Laparoscopic R-Y gastric bypass creates a “Y” connection with the duodenum (the upper part of the small intestine that digests food and absorbs nutrients) and stomach pouch. This newly formed gastric pouch can hold around ¼ cup of food, whereas the original stomach pouch can hold up to 1.5 Liters (or up to 3.9 Liters when extremely full). Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a weight loss surgery that causes the small intestine to absorb fewer calories, leading to significant weight loss.

Omega Loop Gastric Bypass

Omega loop gastric bypass is another type of bariatric surgery offered by our obesity surgeon in Sydney. The procedure restricts the amount of food eaten in one sitting by altering the gut hormones that affect appetite control. Omega loop is often called a mini gastric bypass because it reduces the stomach pouch size and is interconnected to the small intestine. Ingested food bypasses the first portion of the small intestine to reduce calorie absorption, and the smaller stomach causes patients to feel fuller earlier.

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy removes most of the stomach to limit food consumption for gradual weight loss. The procedure causes the stomach to produce less Ghrelin (the hormone that triggers appetite), so patients experience little to no hunger sensations between meals. Food restriction combined with a smaller appetite helps patients control their eating habits. Our bariatric surgeon in Sydney uses a laparoscopic approach for sleeve gastrectomy, creating several tiny incisions in the abdominal area to insert a laparoscope (surgical instrument fitted with a camera). Dr. Kuzinkovas removes 70% to 80% of the outer stomach section, leaving a sleeve-shaped portion behind that limits stomach capacity to 100cc to 150cc (or the size of a small banana).

Revision Weight Loss Surgery

Revision bariatric surgery may be necessary for patients who do not achieve enough weight loss after the first procedure or if comorbid health conditions fail to improve. Sometimes patients experience medical or surgical complications after the initial obesity surgery and require a revision procedure. Dr V. Kuzinkovas evaluates medical history, surgical history and lifestyle choices to identify why the initial operation failed and develops a plan to address the issue with revision weight loss surgery.

DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER TO RECLAIM YOUR LIFE

Dr V. Kuzinkovas at Advanced Surgicare wants patients to have the best chance for lifelong health improvement and offers a comprehensive weight loss program that guides them long after bariatric surgery.

Advanced Surgicare provides valuable tools and resources to help patients along the way to maximize weight loss success. Patients undergo a comprehensive preoperative screening process to ensure that weight loss surgery in Sydney is the best choice for their health and lifestyle goals. Our bariatric surgeon and support team educate patients about their procedure, recovery and life after bariatric surgery. Our goal is to guide patients through changing their lifestyle habits and mindset after significant weight loss.

We believe in open, honest communication with patients and provide a structured follow-up schedule after obesity surgery to monitor patients’ progress and improve their chances of a successful outcome. Our weight loss program includes nutrition advice and exercise programs before and after bariatric surgery, and we offer psychological counseling when necessary.

You have lived with the physical and emotional burden, that being substantially overweight can cause, long enough. Don’t wait any longer to reclaim your life!

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kuzinkovas or to learn more about your weight loss surgery options, email us or call 1300 551 533.