Many people experience severe acid reflux or symptomatic hiatus hernias that no longer respond to medication. This causes discomfort and issues in the oesophagus. Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease or GORD is a condition that causes food or stomach acid to come back up from your stomach into your oesophagus. This is called reflux. It can cause heartburn and other uncomfortable symptoms. Reflux occurs if the muscles where the oesophagus meets the stomach do not close tightly enough.

Several thousand patients need gallbladder surgery each year in Western Australia. Keyhole gallbladder surgery is today the “gold standard” treatment for gallstones, and whilst this surgery is common, it is still considered major surgery.

An incisional hernia is a condition in which a piece of abdominal organ, such as the intestine, protrudes through an opening at or near the site of a prior surgical incision. Once an incision is made through the abdominal wall, that area is always weaker, making it prone to hernia formation. Incisional hernias may cause a bulge or pain and can develop at any time after the original surgery.

An incisional hernia is a condition in which a piece of abdominal organ, such as the intestine, protrudes through an opening at or near the site of a prior surgical incision. Once an incision is made through the abdominal wall, that area is always weaker, making it prone to hernia formation. Incisional hernias may cause a bulge or pain and can develop at any time after the original surgery.

Dr Watson and his team perform general surgeries in addition to weight loss surgery. With extensive experience in performing general laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, Dr Watson specialises in inguinal hernia repair, abdominal hernia repair, cholecystectomy (gallbladder surgery), and fundoplication (surgery for the treatment of reflux and heartburn).

Take a honeymoon from hunger with the Allurion Balloon weight loss program. The Allurion Balloon, formerly known as the Elipse Balloon, is a new approach to weight loss, designed to assist you in reducing your food consumption. This soft balloon is the first gastric balloon that requires no surgery, endoscopy, or anesthesia for placement or removal. On average patients lose 10 to 15kg of weight in just 16 weeks, the balloon is designed to assist you in reducing your food consumption by taking up space in your stomach. Kick-start your new, healthier lifestyle now!

Obesity is not just being overweight. It can affect your organs and overall health, as well as be a contributing factor for diabetes, back and joint pain, sleep apnoea, and other conditions. Weight loss surgery help you lose up to 70% of excess body weight, giving your health and energy back.

Inguinal and femoral hernias, referred to as groin hernias, are very common. Approximately 10,000 hernia operations are performed in Western Australia each year. Inguinal hernias occur in up to 10 percent of males but are much less common in females. Femoral hernias are more common in women than men but are much less common than inguinal hernias. The most serious complication of groin hernias is strangulation. This occurs when a segment of the bowel is caught in the hernia and becomes obstructed or even gangrenous – medical attention must be sought immediately. This complication is more common in femoral hernias. Hernias never cure themselves and almost always require surgery for repair.

Laparoscopic Gastric Banding also referred to as ‘Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding’ (LAGB) or Lap Band, is a weight loss or ‘bariatric’ procedure which can help patients who are significantly obese. Surgery however is generally only recommended where other non-surgical weight loss methods have not worked. Laparoscopic Gastric Banding induces weight loss by reducing the capacity of the stomach, which in turn restricts the amount of food that can be consumed. It has been highly successful in the treatment for morbid obesity.

Single Anastomosis Stomach-Ileal Bypass (SASI-S) is a new weight loss bariatric surgery, which combines the benefits of sleeve gastrectomy and intestinal bypass. The surgery removes 75% of the stomach, which is great for weight loss patients as they benefit from eating less and experience less hunger, due to lower levels of ghrelin.

Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass (SADI-S), also known as Stomach Intestinal Pylorus-Sparing Surgery (SIPS) is a newer modified version of the duodenal switch bariatric surgery. SADI-S surgery combines the benefits of sleeve gastrectomy and intestinal bypass. The benefit of SADI-S is that only one bypass is made instead of two, which has its benefits.

Although many patients achieve a very successful weight loss with a single surgery, there are several instances which could occur where a patient might need to consider the revisional surgery. There are several different reasons why someone might seek revisional surgery. Some patients may have experienced lifestyle changes. Some patients may have not lost enough excess weight the first time. Others may seek the procedure due to unresolved health concerns or complications with the initial weight loss surgery.

Laparoscopic gastric bypass is a weight loss or ‘bariatric’ procedure which can help patients who are significantly obese* (laparoscopic surgery is commonly known as ‘keyhole’ or ‘minimally invasive’ surgery). The difficulty with obesity from a medical perspective is its association with a range of serious metabolic conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnoea, high cholesterol / high triglycerides, infertility, and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Laparoscopic surgery is commonly known as ‘keyhole’ or ‘minimally invasive’ surgery. The difficulty with obesity – from a medical perspective – is its association with a range of serious metabolic conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnoea, high cholesterol / high triglycerides, infertility, and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S) Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass (SADI-S), also known as Stomach Intestinal Pylorus-Sparing Surgery (SIPS) is a newer modified version of the duodenal switch bariatric surgery. SADI-S surgery combines the benefits of sleeve gastrectomy and intestinal bypass. The benefit of SADI-S is that only one bypass is made instead

Single Anastomosis Stomach-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SASI-S) Single Anastomosis Stomach-Ileal Bypass (SASI-S) is a new weight loss bariatric surgery, which combines the benefits of sleeve gastrectomy and intestinal bypass. The surgery removes 75% of the stomach, which is great for weight loss patients as they benefit from eating less and experience less hunger, due

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a weight loss or ‘bariatric’ procedure which can help patients who are significantly obese (laparoscopic surgery is commonly known as ‘keyhole’ or ‘minimally invasive’ surgery). The difficulty with obesity – from a medical perspective – is its association with a range of serious metabolic conditions, including… Diabetes. High blood pressure. Obstructive

Revisional weight loss surgery is a secondary procedure for those who have already undergone a form of weight loss surgery but require a second operation. Although many patients achieve a very successful weight loss with a single surgery, there are several instances which could occur where a patient might need to consider the revisional surgery.

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass  Laparoscopic gastric bypass is a weight loss or ‘bariatric’ procedure which can help patients who are significantly obese* (laparoscopic surgery is commonly known as ‘keyhole’ or ‘minimally invasive’ surgery). The difficulty with obesity from a medical perspective is its association with a range of serious metabolic conditions, including… Diabetes. High blood pressure.

Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Perth  Laparoscopic Gastric Banding also referred to as ‘Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding’ (LAGB) or Lap Band, is a weight loss or ‘bariatric’ procedure which can help patients who are significantly obese. Surgery however is generally only recommended where other non-surgical weight loss methods have not worked. Laparoscopic Gastric Banding induces weight loss

Oesophageal Acid Reflux Treatment Many people experience severe acid reflux or symptomatic hiatus hernias that no longer respond to medication. This causes discomfort and issues in the oesophagus.  What is oesophageal reflux treatment? Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease or GORD is a condition that causes food or stomach acid to come back up from

Keyhole Hernia Repair Surgery Inguinal and femoral hernias, referred to as groin hernias, are very common. Approximately 10,000 hernia operations are performed in Western Australia each year. Inguinal hernias occur in up to 10 percent of males but are much less common in females. Femoral hernias are more common in women than men but are

Laparoscopic Abdominal Hernia Repair Surgery An incisional hernia is a condition in which a piece of abdominal organ, such as the intestine, protrudes through an opening at or near the site of a prior surgical incision. Once an incision is made through the abdominal wall, that area is always weaker, making it prone to hernia

Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair Surgery An incisional hernia is a condition in which a piece of abdominal organ, such as the intestine, protrudes through an opening at or near the site of a prior surgical incision. Once an incision is made through the abdominal wall, that area is always weaker, making it prone to hernia