I have been busy updating the web site over the past couple of weeks, in particular adding many resources for patients and doctors. In particular I have added a page about gallbladder surgery, and...
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Change in vitamin recommendations
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...
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...
Hello world!
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...