Why Keyhole Surgery Centre
The Keyhole Surgery Centre is run by surgeons dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for patients. It was the first centre to offer adjustable gastric banding in Australia in 1992.
Dr Ritchie and Dr Tsang are experienced upper gastrointestinal laparoscopic surgeons. Approximately 2400 bariatric procedures have been performed at this institution since 1983. This includes 1400 lap band procedures which have been performed without any mortality and with good weight loss outcomes.
We have an experienced office team including our office manager, our physician and band adjuster Dr Caroline Mah and our dietitians Liz Beavis, Amanda Neubauer, Kate Gudorf. Molly Jones. Our anaesthetist, Dr Michael Poon is probably the most experienced bariatric anaesthetists in NSW and can cope with any challenge in this highly specialized area. Everyone have many years’ experience in the management of bariatric patients and are always accessible to help if any problems arise. We believe we can offer you a quality service.
Experience
Dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for patients. It was the first centre to offer adjustable gastric banding in Australia in 1992
Technology
Surgery are performed by means of keyhole technique and in due course will eventually advance into robotic keyhole surgery in line with technological advancement in medicine
Care Plan
We include fully personalised post op care. Our program assists with planning and monitoring every step of your journey. This ensures your recovery is appropriate, clearly set-out and complete
