Upper GI Surgery

07/06/2026

In this short video, A/Prof Michael Talbot explains why having a surgeon who is also skilled in endoscopy can offer a broader perspective when diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal conditions.

In this short video, A/Prof Michael Talbot explains why having a su...

02/06/2026

Weight loss injections have transformed public awareness of obesity treatment. Many patients now ask whether surgery is still necessary.

But when a person stops taking weight loss medication, appetite signalling doesn’t return to baseline; in fact, a person often finds themselves hungrier than ever before.

If you're interested in learning more, read an article we published earlier this year >>

Weight loss injections have transformed public awareness of obesity treatment. Many patients now ask whether surgery is still necessary. Bariatric surgery still remains the most effective treatment for severe obesity.

30/05/2026

Do I really need to take multivitamins forever after weight loss surgery?

In this video, A/Prof Michael Talbot and Dr Jennifer Matthei explain why lifelong supplementation and regular monitoring are so important after bariatric surgery — and how the right vitamins can help prevent serious deficiencies over time.

After weight loss surgery, multivitamins are not just a short-term recommendation — they are part of lifelong care.In this video, A/Prof Michael Talbot and D...

28/05/2026

Difficulty swallowing can be worrying, uncomfortable and easy to ignore — but it is worth getting checked.

Our latest blog explains what dysphagia is, what can cause it, and how specialist assessment can help identify the right treatment pathway.

Read more >>

Upper GI Surgery provides specialist dysphagia treatment for patients across Sydney and regional NSW. With access to advanced diagnostic testing and a full range of treatment options, we are able to manage both common and complex swallowing disorders within a single, coordinated service.

22/05/2026

Weight loss is not just a physical journey, it can be an emotional one too.

In this video, Dr Jennifer Matthei discusses why compassionate, personalised support is so important before, during and after significant weight loss.

Weight loss is not just physical — it can be emotional too.In this video, Dr Jennifer Matthei talks about the importance of understanding each patient as an ...

17/05/2026

Following on from our recent post about robot-assisted hernia surgery, robotic technology can be particularly valuable for revision bariatric surgery.

Revision surgery can be more complex due to scar tissue, altered anatomy and previous surgical changes. In this blog, we explain how a robot-assisted approach may support greater precision in carefully selected revision cases.

Read more >> https://bariatric.uppergisurgery.com.au/robot-assisted-revision-bariatric-surgery/

13/05/2026

Considering hernia surgery and seen "robotic repair" mentioned? Here's what it actually means for you >>

Robotic hernia surgery is a form of minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery where the procedure is performed using a robotic surgical system.

16/04/2026

Our next Live Q&A is coming soon.

If you have a question or topic you’d like addressed — whether it’s weight loss surgery, medication or long-term management — we’d like to hear from you.

Comment below or email [email protected]

Watch this space.

07/04/2026

You may have noticed things look a little different…

We recently refreshed our website — adding more detailed information, new videos and making it easier to explore your options.

Take a look around 👇

Bariatric Surgery & Upper GI Surgery Sydney

01/04/2026

With Easter coming up this weekend we thought we should share our Easter eating tips for bariatric patients blog! We hope that helps you stay on track this Easter.

Easter can be a tricky time to navigate following bariatric surgery. Today our Dietitian Tania gives you her top tips for the Easter holiday.