Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
Every weight loss operation we perform is keyhole or robotic: small cuts, 1 to 2 nights in hospital and a faster recovery. Two surgeons at every operation since 1984.
Established in 1984. Pioneers in Australian Bariatric Surgery
Over 4000 Lives Successfully Transformed
Two Bariatric-Trained Surgeons For Every Bariatric Surgery
We are a Multi Disciplinary Team
Your 5 Step Journey to Better Health
A comprehensive step-by-step process designed to support you every step of the way
Initial Consultation
Week 1Your journey starts with an initial consultation with one of our experienced surgeons. You will need a GP referral for this appointment. We will discuss your weight loss goals, medical history, and determine the best weight loss option for you.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Weeks 2-6Complete medical assessment including blood tests, imaging studies, and consultations with our multidisciplinary team to ensure you are ready for the next steps.
Pre-Surgery Preparation
Weeks 6-84-6 weeks prior – your pre-operative assessment with Specialist Physician. 2-4 weeks prior – a consultation with our specialist bariatric dietitian. 2-4 weeks prior – a consultation with our specialist bariatric psychologist. 1 week prior – a consultation with the pre-admission nurse of the hospital. 1 week prior – a final consultation with your surgeon.
Surgery Day
Day of SurgeryMinimally invasive procedure performed by two fellowship trained surgeons using advanced laparoscopic and/or robotic technology. Your operation will give you the ability to control your weight in a way you never could before. However, your operation is just the beginning of the journey of long-term success in controlling your weight.
Ongoing Care & Lifelong Support
OngoingIn the first year after operation we have a specific program in which you will be seen by your surgeon, nurse, exercise professional and dietitian for multiple appointments. We will be supervising your weight loss and issuing guidance and help during this time. It is vital that you attend all your appointments and particularly all your dietitian appointments. 7-10 days post op – Post-operative appointment with LapSurgery Australia's Nurse. 2-3 weeks post op – Consultation with Dietitian. 5-6 weeks post op – Surgeon review. 2.5 months post op – Consultation with Dietitian and Exercise Professional. 4-5 months post op – Surgeon review. 6 months post op (for gastric bypass) – Specialist Physician review with comprehensive blood test. 6.5 months post op – Consultation with Dietitian. 12 months post op – Specialist Physician review with comprehensive blood test.
Your Keyhole and Robotic Surgeons
LapSurgery Australia was founded on laparoscopic surgery, which is where the name comes from. Our surgeons have performed keyhole bariatric surgery since it became available in Australia and now also operate with the da Vinci robotic system. Two bariatric trained surgeons are in the theatre for every operation, supported by a Specialist Physician, bariatric dietitians, a clinical psychologist, an exercise professional and bariatric nurses.
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Address
Gladstone Road Consulting Suites 327 Gladstone Road Dandenong North, VIC 3175
Phone
(03) 9760 2777Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Keyhole Weight Loss Surgery at a Glance
What laparoscopic means for you, across every operation we perform. Every card links to the full guide.
How We Support Your Transformation
Explore our approach to comprehensive weight loss care through these informative videos
Introduction
Welcome to LapSurgery Australia. Learn about our comprehensive approach to weight loss surgery and how we have been helping patients transform their lives for over 40 years.
Every Operation, Performed by Keyhole
Comprehensive bariatric and weight loss solutions tailored to your individual needs
Sleeve Gastrectomy
The most popular bariatric procedure. Reduces stomach size by approximately 80%, leading to significant weight loss and improved health outcomes.
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
Highly effective for weight loss and diabetes resolution. Creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the digestive system for optimal results.
One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass
A modern bypass technique with a single connection point, designed to help you eat less, absorb fewer calories, and feel fuller sooner.
Mini Gastric Bypass
A simpler bypass procedure with excellent long-term weight loss outcomes and metabolic benefits, performed laparoscopically.
SADI Surgery
Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass — a powerful procedure modified to reduce malnutrition risk while maximising weight loss.
Allurion Balloon
Non-surgical weight loss solution. A swallowable gastric balloon that helps you lose weight without surgery, endoscopy, or anaesthesia.
Intragastric Balloon
An endoscopically placed balloon that occupies space in the stomach, helping reduce food intake for meaningful weight loss.
Revisional Surgery
Expert revision of prior weight loss procedures including band-to-sleeve conversions and other complex secondary surgeries.
Lap-Band Surgery
Adjustable gastric banding — a reversible surgical option with over 4,000 operations performed by our team since 1998.
Non-Surgical Weight Loss
Comprehensive multidisciplinary approach including dietitian support, psychological counselling, and medical management.
Keyhole Surgery Questions Answered by Our Surgeons
Yes. Laparoscopic, keyhole and minimally invasive all describe the same approach: operating through small cuts with a camera and long instruments instead of one large opening. Lap is the short form, which is where lap sleeve, lap bypass and lap band come from.
For almost every patient, yes. Keyhole surgery means less blood loss, less pain, a shorter hospital stay, a lower risk of wound infection and hernia, and a faster return to normal life. The operation inside the abdomen is the same; only the way the surgeon reaches it is different.
Both are keyhole surgery through small cuts. In laparoscopic surgery the surgeon holds the instruments directly. In robotic surgery the surgeon sits at a console and controls robotic arms that hold the instruments, with a magnified 3D view and instruments that move with more range than a human wrist. We use the robot where its precision helps most, such as revision surgery and higher BMI patients. Recovery is similar with both.
Usually 4 to 5 small cuts of 1 to 2 centimetres across the upper abdomen, one slightly larger where the removed stomach is taken out during a sleeve. They are closed with dissolving stitches and glue, and fade to faint marks over the first year.
Most patients go home after 1 to 2 nights, are walking the same day as surgery, are doing light activities within 2 weeks and are back to normal, including most jobs, within 4 to 6 weeks. Heavy lifting waits for 6 weeks so the small cuts heal fully.
Nearly everyone. Very rarely, extensive scarring from previous open operations makes keyhole access unsafe and the surgeon may need to convert to open surgery during the operation. We assess this before surgery and discuss it with you if it applies.
We consult in Dandenong North, Berwick, Frankston, Cranbourne and Warragul. Surgery is performed in private hospitals across Melbourne’s south east. You can book online, call (03) 9760 2777 or leave your details on this page.