(HealthDay)—Bariatric surgery may protect against severe COVID-19 infection and death for patients with morbid obesity, according to a study published in the November issue of Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. Megan Jenkins, M.D., from NYU Langone Health in New York City, and colleagues examined if prior bariatric…
In the COVID-19 special session at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Professor Juliana Chan, (The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, China) has presented a review of the evidence on the devastating impact COVID-19 is…
Wednesday, July 22 2020 Studies from around the world show that individuals with underlying medical conditions are substantially more at risk for developing serious COVID-19 disease and/or complications requiring specialized hospital care. Should obese South Africans be concerned and what precautions can they take to reduce their risks? “The World…
Our aim is to provide information and support to pre and post surgery patients of Dr Gert du Toit and Dr Ivor Funnel regarding Weight-Loss Surgery Solutions. Bariatric Surgery is designed to create lasting weight-loss results through Lifestyle Changes and Surgical intervention.
The partnership of Drs du Toit & Funnell received their accreditation for bariatric weight loss surgery from Professor Linroth from Sweden in January 2007.
In addition to specializing in Bariatric, Digestive and Laparoscopic Surgery we also offer Endocrine, Vascular and Trauma Surgery.