Dr Kevin Chan in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Weight loss centre

Dr Kevin Chan

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3350 2533

Address: Total Upper GI Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital Northside, 627 Rode Rd, Chermside 4032 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: https://totaluppergisurgery.com.au/doctors/dr-kevin-chan/

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24.01.2022 What’s a Hiatus Hernia? A hiatus hernia is where part or all of the stomach migrates from its normal position in the abdominal cavity, into the chest. Symptoms that people complain of include: ... Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) GORD / regurgitation Breathing problems Gastrointestinal bleeding Occasionally, patients can present where the stomach has twisted or folded on itself (gastric volvulus) and this is a surgical emergency. This patient presented with a gastric volvulus. Her stomach had folded on itself and she required a nasogastric tube to decompress her stomach. She then proceeded to a laparoscopic (keyhole) hiatus hernia repair. At the time of surgery, 60% of her stomach had migrated up into her chest. This was reduced into the abdomen, the hernia was closed and a fundoplication was performed. She was discharged home on day 2 tolerating a soft diet. Make an appointment with Dr Kevin by calling (07) 3350 2533 or clicking on the Contact button in the bio. *Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health professional. @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

24.01.2022 Lap band erosion is a well known late complication of gastric banding. It can occur in up to 10% of patients. Symptoms can include nausea / vomiting, reflux / regurgitation, port site infection, upper abdominal pain, loss of restriction or unexplained weight regain. When there is an erosion of the lap band, the band becomes discoloured due to the stomach acid. ... Removal can be performed via keyhole surgery and revisional bariatric surgery may still be possible at a later date. Make an appointment with Dr Kevin to discuss your lap band issues by calling (07) 3350 2533 or clicking on the Contact button in the bio. *Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health professional. @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

23.01.2022 GIST - Gastrointestinal stromal tumours are rare soft tissue sarcomas that can be located in any part of the digestive tract. The most common locations are in the stomach and the small intestine. GISTs can present with trouble swallowing, intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain, weight loss, gastrointestinal bleeding or metastases. If possible, the treatment of choice is surgical resection. This 8cm tumour was able to be resected via a laparoscopic (keyhole) approach. The pat...ient underwent a laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy and roux-en-Y reconstruction using the same surgical skills required for bariatric surgery (roux-en-Y gastric bypass). This patient did well following surgery and histology results were favourable. *Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health professional. @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

21.01.2022 Take care of yourself by eating a healthy, balanced diet, getting regular physical activity, sleeping well and reducing stress. During this time, Dr Kevin offers consultations via telehealth (telephone or video) to help reduce the spread of Covid-19, improve access to care and minimise the inconvenience of travel time and associated costs. To make an appointment, phone (07) 3350 2355 or click on the Contact button in the bio. ... Image source: www.qld.gov.au

19.01.2022 Happy #InternationalNursesDay! Thank you to all nurses for their amazing work and dedication, and more than ever in this time of Covid-19. Today is International Nurses Day which coincides with the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Florence Nightingale was a British social reformer and statistician, and the founder of modern nursing.

17.01.2022 This week is National Diabetes Week (12-18 July). Early detection of diabetes could save your life. Did you know that obesity accounts for 80-85% of the risk of developing type 2 diabetes? The Australian Diabetes Society endorses bariatric (weight loss) surgery as a treatment option for individuals with diabetes. Bariatric surgery remains the most effective weight loss intervention in individuals with obesity. Not all individuals are suitable for weight loss surgery, especially if they have multiple and advanced complications. If you are considering bariatric surgery, discuss with your GP and make an appointment with Dr Kevin by calling (07) 3350 2533 or clicking on the Contact button in the bio. @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

17.01.2022 As you may have heard, PM Scott Morrison announced last week, Given the current situation and Australia’s response to COVID-19, it is now safe to reopen elective surgery activity in an incremental and cautious way, while maintaining ICU capacity for localised outbreaks of COVID-19. Further to this, the Qld Chief Health Officer, Dr Jeanette Young, has now advised there are no further restrictions on elective surgery. This means elective surgery lists can return to normal lev...els, dependent on the availability of PPE at each facility. We welcome the announcement and are working closely with our private hospital facilities to ensure that elective surgeries can resume safely without exhausting our precious PPE supplies. Social distancing measures and visitor restrictions will remain in place to ensure the safety of our patients and hospital workers. Make an appointment with Dr Kevin by calling (07) 3350 2533 or clicking on the Contact button in the bio.

16.01.2022 Happy Friday! Queensland’s COVID-19 contact restrictions will be further eased this weekend, just in time for Mother’s Day. Enjoy visiting your loved ones, stay safe and remember to follow @qldgov health directives.

16.01.2022 Wishing everyone a safe and Merry Christmas Our consulting rooms are closed until 4th January 2021. If you have an urgent query and you are an exisiting patient, please call our answering service on 07 3833 4359. ... If you are a new patient, please email [email protected] and we will be in contact with you in the new year. For any emergencies, please contact your local emergency department or GP.

14.01.2022 Did you know... Men on average live 5 years less than women Men are more likely to die from heart disease and diabetes at earlier age 95% of men don’t eat sufficient serves of fruit and vegetables Almost 60% of men don’t engage in sufficient physical activity... Almost 70% of men are overweight or obese Almost 50% of men have had a mental health condition 60% of men don’t discuss their health and lifestyle issues with their doctor **Remember to look after your mental and physical health.** Periodic health assessments should include: Height and weight checks Vision, hearing and dental exams Blood tests for diabetes, thyroid disease, liver problems and anaemia Screening for coronary heart disease

14.01.2022 With recent COVID-19 restrictions eased and a downturn in Qld cases, it’s been a pleasure to see new and familiar faces at our consultation rooms. To continue to ensure the safety of all patients and staff at Total Upper GI Surgery, we have implemented COVID-safe measures such as: Staggered appointment times to limit the number of patients in the waiting room at any time Practising social distancing of 1.5m between other patients and staff Providing alcohol-based hand... sanitiser upon entry Additional cleaning to high-touch areas and equipment Upon arrival to Hospital Reception on the Ground Floor, all persons must undergo screening to check temperature prior to entry Make an appointment with Dr Kevin by calling (07) 3350 2533 or clicking on the Contact button in the bio.

13.01.2022 Sleeve gastrectomy is a commonly performed weight loss operation. It is highly effective for weight loss but there are unfortunately some side effects that can occur in the long term. Eg: Reflux / Regurgitation Weight regain Difficulty swallowing... Vomiting / Nausea Gallstones Malnutrition Incisional hernia If you have questions regarding obesity surgery or if you have problems related to your sleeve gastrectomy, make an appointment with Dr Kevin by calling (07) 3350 2533 or clicking on the Contact button in the bio. *Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health professional. @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

12.01.2022 Take a 2 minute silence as part of Remembrance Day to remember those who lost their lives in conflict. #RemembranceDay

10.01.2022 Springfield Rooms - Coming Soon in October 2020 We will soon be expanding our consulting rooms to the Greater Springfield Specialist Suites, Springfield. More information to come!

08.01.2022 June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world. Around 17,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year. Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week. One of the risk factors associated with bowel cancer is obesity. People who are obese are more likely (~30%) to develop bowel cancer than normal-weight people. To help prevent bowel cancer as well as other cancers linked to obesity: ... Eat a healthy high-fibre diet Engage in regular physical activity Reduce consumption of red and processed meat Quit smoking Maintain a healthy body weight Drink alcohol in moderation Know your family history @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

06.01.2022 Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of your weight in relation to your height. It is calculated by dividing your weight (kg) by your height (metres squared). The World Health Organisation (WHO) considers a BMI over 25 as being overweight and a BMI >30 as obese with 3 different classes of obesity. Elevated BMI can put you at increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, type II diabetes, gall bladder disease, osteoarthritis & joint problems, s...leep apnoea and snoring, certain cancers and premature death. If you are ready to make a healthy change and would like to discuss your weight loss options, make an appointment with Dr Kevin by calling (07) 3350 2533 or clicking on the Contact button in the bio. *Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health professional. Image 2 source: aihw.gov.au @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

05.01.2022 Gallstones (cholelithiasis) form in the gallbladder when there is an imbalance cholesterol, bilirubin, calcium and bile salts in the bile. It is a common condition which can lead to a variety of medical problems. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, burping, diarrhoea, indigestion and dark urine. When there is inflammation or infection in the gallbladder (acute cholecystitis), you may experience intense pain, fevers, chills and a loss of appetite. Gallston...es can also lead to pancreatitis and obstruction of the bile duct. People who experience symptoms from their gallstones usually require surgery. If you have problems related to gallstones or if you have questions regarding gall bladder surgery, make an appointment with Dr Kevin by calling (07) 3350 2533 or clicking on the Contact button in the bio. *Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health professional. @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

03.01.2022 Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums out there

03.01.2022 Happy New Year! Here’s to a happy, healthy and safe 2021.

01.01.2022 Today is "R U OK? day and it's a day that carries much more meaning this year than in previous years. It’s a reminder to start a conversation that could change or save a life today, tomorrow and any day it’s needed. Learn what to say after R U OK? so you can keep the conversation going when someone says they are not OK. Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask Other resources for help: ... Lifeline 13 11 14 Mensline 1300 789 978 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 beyondblue 1300 224 636 See more