I would like to announce a change in our recommended multivitamin for patients who have had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. We have been starting to notice a number of patients developing low...
Change in vitamin recommendations
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Laparoscopic groin hernia repairs
Hernias are where a weakness in the abdominal wall allow some of the abdominal contents to squeeze out so they sit directly beneath the skin. One of the most common sites of hernias is the groin...
On mesh and hernia repairs
There have been several articles published in the popular press recently discussing the use of mesh in surgery, and associated complications. Unfortunately, this is a complex topic, and the...
Bariatric Surgery and Pregnancy
To follow on from the previous post on fertility and contraception, this post will cover the effects of bariatric surgery on the outcomes of mothers and babies. Considering first the effect of...
Bariatric Surgery, Fertility and Contraception
I had the privilege last week on being asked to talk at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology conference in Queenstown. The subject was pregnancy and fertility...
Laparoscopic fundoplication information added
An information page on gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, including information on diagnosis and surgical treament options has just been added to the web site. Please click here for more...
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Welcome to the web site for Aspiring Bariatrics Laparoscopy and Endoscopy Limited. ABLE is the specialst surgical practice of Dr Mark Smith, catering to patients in Dunedin, Invercargill and the...