Upper GI Surgery

02/10/2025

Get to know Dr Daniel Chan, the newest member of our Upper GI Surgery team! In this interview, Dr Chan shares his background, approach to patient care, and what inspired him to specialise in bariatric surgery. Click here to find out more >>

Dr Daniel Chan see's patients at Upper GI Surgery, offering upper GI and bariatric surgery procedures to patients. Find out more about him in a quick interview he recently gave us.

24/09/2025

Protein after bariatric surgery - why choosing real food matters! Read more >>

After bariatric surgery, your body needs protein to heal, maintain muscle mass and support weight loss. Many patients start with shakes and supplements in the early weeks, but over time, these shouldn’t be your main source of protein.

27/08/2025

Gallbladder Removal After Bariatric Surgery: What You Need to Know

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While not every patient will have problems, some may need their gallbladder removed in the months or years that follow. Understanding why it happens, what to look out for, and how it’s treated could be useful for the future.

15/08/2025

Meet our newest surgeon, Dr Daniel Chan.

Dr Chan is a Specialist Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, he’s passionate about delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive care to all his patients.

Watch his short introduction video:
English - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xowKpW4oKdc

Also available in:
Mandarin 中文: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9OfDxv3uaA
Cantonese 廣東話: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd3c8hHKw10

Learn more about Dr Chan on our website:
https://uppergisurgery.com.au/dr-daniel-chan/

Dr Daniel Chan is a specialist Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon with expertise in interventional endoscopy and ERCP. Based at St George Public and Private Hosp...

12/08/2025

Understanding BMI in 2025 -

Do you understand what your BMI means to you and your health? Check out our latest blog on BMI and see what range you're in!

23/07/2025

A/Prof Michael Talbot on what to look for in a bariatric surgeon or clinic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzFcWoUYAMg

Special thanks to The Bari Chronicles for allowing us to share this segmen

🎙️ In this video, A/Prof Michael Talbot explains the risks of weight loss surgery vs the bigger picture of a person's overall health. 🎧 Listen to the full ...

21/07/2025

16/07/2025

Have you downloaded our Bariatric Surgery Guide yet?

Sign up to receive our free Bariatric Surgery Guide Everything you need to know, including our clinic cost, procedure options and much more.

24/06/2025

A/Prof Michael Talbot helps us understand the effectiveness of obesity therapies in the era of weight loss trends/fads/gimmicks, and highlights the importance of understanding obesity as a complex, chronic disease.

Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dxPZ4HfA

19/06/2025

Thursday thoughts - what are the benefits and drawbacks of weight loss surgery?

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Upper GI Surgery bring you the benefits and drawbacks of weight loss surgery. For more information check out our blog online today.

10/06/2025

A/Prof Michael Talbot on what to look for in a bariatric surgeon or clinic - https://youtu.be/Wb-xgpYmjMQ

Special thanks to The Bari Chronicles for allowing us to share this segment.

🎙️ In this video, A/Prof Michael Talbot gives his view on what you should look for when finding a bariatric surgeon or clinic. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast...

22/05/2025

A single-fire stapler is changing the future of gastric sleeve surgery.

Early results show patients had 73% lower reflux rates after surgery (7.1% vs 26.4%) compared to traditional stapling techniques.

Could this innovation help reduce the number of people needing a second surgery for weight regain or reflux?

📽️ A/Prof Michael Talbot explains it all in a short, easy-to-follow overview >>

The gastric sleeve is the most commonly performed weight loss procedure worldwide. Introducing a new technique that could change the way sleeves are performed.