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  • Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners

    What is the safest weight loss surgery?

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  • Dr Kiron Bhatia

    Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon, General Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)

    I completed my surgical training at St Vincents Hospital, Melbourne in 2007 with subsequent post fellowship training in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery in Melbourne and Tokyo, … View Profile

    While all surgeries carry some risk, procedures such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass—especially when performed laparoscopically or robotically—are considered safe and effective. The best option will depend on your medical history, weight loss goals, and lifestyle factors.

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  • Mr Niruben Rajasagaram

    Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon, General Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)

    Mr Niruben Rajasagaram is a Consultant Bariatric, Oesophago-gastric & General surgeon who has extensive knowledge in advanced laparoendoscopic surgery. He studied medicine at the Royal … View Profile

    All weight loss surgeries come with some risk, but gastric sleeve and gastric bypass are generally very safe, especially when done with minimally invasive techniques. The best option depends on your health, medical history, and weight loss goals. Consulting with a bariatric surgeon will help you choose the procedure that is safest and most effective for you.

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