For appropriately selected patients, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (or gastric sleeve surgery) is an effective metabolic procedure associated with clinically meaningful and durable weight loss.  It has […]

What is the link between GLP-1s and suicidal ideation? What should be on a bariatric hospital discharge summary? Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon Dr Jason Winnett answers […]

With Australians consuming around 70% more alcohol in December*1 than the annual average, the summer holidays come with an increased risk of weight gain, poor glycemic […]

It might be hard to believe, but 60% of Australians (or about 16 million Aussies) are clinically overweight or obese. According to the Australian Institute of […]

With Dr Jason Winnett, bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon   A recent analysis of the comparative efficacy and cost-effectiveness of GLP-1 receptor agonists versus metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) […]

The intersection of bariatric surgery, fertility, and pregnancy presents unique challenges and opportunities. Bariatric surgery can lead to significant weight loss, which may improve fertility and […]

Wegovy, Ozempic and GLP1- inhibitors have arguably become the most popular medications in the modern world. But are they designed to be used long-term?   A study […]

Obesity and depression are not isolated diseases.  According to a large meta-analysis published in JAMA1, obese people are 55% more likely to develop depression, and people […]

Melbourne-based bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon Mr Jason Winnett says clinicians and patients around the world have welcomed the recent decision to redefine clinical weight loss with […]

Currently,  less than 1% of patients who meet criteria for bariatric surgery are actually getting it in the US.  And it’s a similar story in Australia, […]