One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass
23rd August 2021
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Interest and use of the mini-bypass is increasing every year, and is a commonly performed weight loss surgery in Dr Balalis' practice. Patients can expect...
Sleeve Gastrectomy
2nd August 2021
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Sleeve gastrectomy is the most common operation currently performed for weight loss in Australia and has very good results. Dr Balalis performs sleeve gastrectomy operations...
Smoking and Bariatric Surgery - There are a number of complications associated with smoking and weight loss surgery
24th July 2021
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There are a number of complications associated with smoking and weight loss surgery. Dr George Balalis sees a lot of patients for consideration of...
Dr Balalis went live with Koshie and Natalie from 7NEWS Sunrise to discuss the new Elipse by Allurion weight loss balloon in Australia.
16th June 2021
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Let me be clear, this is a medical procedure, not a ‘miracle’ treatment, and you can listen to the full interview at Seven news below...
Weight Loss Surgery – How Do You Know Which Weight Loss Procedure Is Right For You?
13th June 2021
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Sleeve vs one anastomosis (mini) gastric bypass vs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass – Dr Balalis offers all of these weight loss procedures. Sleeve gastrectomy involves...
First in Australia
7th June 2021
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First Australian Elipse intra-gastric balloon placed by Dr Balalis Today is an exciting day! Dr Balalis has successfully placed the first Australian Elipse intra-gastric balloon...
Why Dr Balalis does not offer Lap bands
31st May 2021
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Lap banding - otherwise known as laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) or gastric banding, was a common form of surgery, but is no longer...
Allurion Elipse gastric balloon - Weight loss with no surgery, no endoscopy, no anaesthesia
16th May 2021
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The Elipse gastric balloon is an exciting new weight loss tool, that is now offered by Dr Balalis. It is the first swallowable gastric balloon...
Improved Life Expectancy with Bariatric Surgery
10th December 2020
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A recent publication in the New England Journal of Medicine, solidified what was already suspected - bariatric surgery is associated with longer life expectancy....
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
21st October 2020
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October is National Liver Awareness Month in the U.S, and it is NAFLD that has been gaining attention locally, as it is a growing...
Endoscopy Prior To And After Bariatric Surgery
11th June 2020
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The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) have produced an important position statement on the role of endoscopy prior to,...