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Groin Hernia Repairs Without Mesh
Using surgical mesh to reinforce the abdominal wall when repairing groin hernias has been considered the gold standard treatment since the 1990s, first as an open operation and more recently as...
Zinc deficiency and bariatric surgery
Zinc is a trace mineral that is used by enzymes in multiple normal body processes including the immune system, wound healing, skin and hair growth. Oysters are a very rich source of dietary zinc,...
Calcium after bariatric surgery
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, although almost all of it is stored in the bones and teeth. Calcium is also used by the body for nerve conduction, blood clotting and other...
Avoiding the Clexane jabs after weight loss surgery
Venous thromboembolism (blood clots in the legs or lung) are rare, but still one of the most common serious complications that can happen after bariatric or weight loss surgery. They are also...
New Queenstown Consulting – Shotover
Dr Smith is pleased to announce a second location for consulting in Queenstown. For easier access to those travelling from Wānaka, Cromwell and the wider Central Otago and Northern Southland...
Bariatric Multivitamin Availability
Recently Medsafe has become aware that some of the bariatric multivitamins available in New Zealand do not comply with the historical regulations from 1981 and 1985. This means that some of the...
Risk of Weight Regain after Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass
In a previous post I have discussed the reasons that it can be so hard to answer questions about weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, however a recently published study gives...
Why can’t you answer the important questions about Weight Loss Surgery?
How many people regain weight after weight loss surgery? What is the difference in long term outcomes between gastric bypass surgery and gastric sleeve surgery? Is weight regain more common after...
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