ScienceDaily (Aug. 8, 2011) — According to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, there was an increase in the number of laparoscopic bariatric procedures, an increase in the number of bariatric surgeons and a decrease of inhospital mortality rates between…
ScienceDaily (Feb. 21, 2011) — Gastric bypass surgery appears to lead to better long-term results including greater weight loss, resolution of diabetes and improved quality of life compared with sleeve gastrectomy and “lap-band” surgery, according to two reports in the February issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives…
Preparing for weight loss surgery involves evaluations and recommendations by several health care professionals. They may include a bariatric physician, a bariatric surgeon, a nutritionist and a psychologist. This team works together to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Let’s assume that you have a good understanding by now of the…
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.