Weight Loss
At Parkside Hospital we offer a variety of weight loss options, including surgical and non-surgical. All are consultant-led and supported by our Senior Dietitian.
Gastric Balloon
A gastric balloon – sometimes also called an intragastric balloon – is a procedure aimed at those wishing to lose weight. It works by reducing the size of the stomach and limiting the amount of food it can hold, meaning the patient feels fuller even after very small meals. This is one way of losing weight without the need for surgery.
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Allurion Balloon
The Allurion Balloon is a weight loss aid for adults over the age of 18 who are overweight or obese, defined as a body mass index (BMI +27). If you are significantly overweight and have a history of unsuccessful dieting, then Allurion Balloon Weight Loss Programme may be right for you.
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Gastric Banding
Gastric banding (also known as lap banding) is a popular weight loss procedure that causes the individual to feel full even after eating only small meals. This effect is achieved by restricting the stomach’s capacity to hold food with a form of a restrictive band. This means you eat less and lose weight as a result.
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Gastric Bypass Surgery
This form of weight-loss surgery – also known as a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure – works by reducing the amount of calories absorbed by the body after eating. It does this by reducing the size of the stomach and bypassing part of the intestinal tract
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric sleeve surgery – or a sleeve gastrectomy – is a weight loss procedure for those with a BMI of over 35. It is considered to be less significant than a full gastric bypass procedure, but is more effective than gastric banding. Unlike gastric banding, a sleeve gastrectomy is also permanent.
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Qualifications
MA, PhD, FRCS, PGCE (Med Ed), PGDip (Law)
Clinical Interests
Professor Omar Khan is a Consultant General Surgeon with a specialist interest in Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery. He...
Qualifications
MA, PhD, FRCS, PGCE (Med Ed), PGDip (Law)
Clinical Interests
Professor Omar Khan is a Consultant General Surgeon with a specialist interest in Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery. He...
Qualifications
MBBS, BSc, LLB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS(Gen)
Clinical Interests
GI disease, like gallstones and emergency surgery
Hernia surgery
Open or laparoscopic TEP technique
Advanced laparoscopy
Bariatric...
Qualifications
MBBS, BSc, LLB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS(Gen)
Clinical Interests
GI disease, like gallstones and emergency surgery
Hernia surgery
Open or laparoscopic TEP technique
Advanced laparoscopy
Bariatric...
Clinical Interests
Keyhole surgery (laparoscopic)
Upper GI surgery
Weight loss (bariatric) surgery
Weight loss medication, injections...
Clinical Interests
Keyhole surgery (laparoscopic)
Upper GI surgery
Weight loss (bariatric) surgery
Weight loss medication, injections...
Clinical Interests
Keyhole surgery (laparoscopic)
Hernia (inguinal, epigastric, umbilical, incisional)
Gallstones (cholecystectomy)
Pancreatic...
Clinical Interests
Keyhole surgery (laparoscopic)
Hernia (inguinal, epigastric, umbilical, incisional)
Gallstones (cholecystectomy)
Pancreatic...