AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
Mercy Bariatrics is a leading specialist provider of Weight Loss Surgery in Perth, Western Australia.
Note: Bariatric surgery may be appropriate if your BMI is greater than 30.
About Us
Dr Leon Cohen – Bariatric Surgeon and Medical Director
Dr Leon Cohen is the Medical Director of Mercy Bariatrics. He is a General and Bariatric Surgeon and established Mercy Bariatrics in 2004. He trained in advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric surgery in Perth and the UK and was one of the first surgeons to introduce the Sleeve Gastrectomy to Australia.
He has personally performed over 4,000 bariatric operations, including more than 2,000 sleeve gastrectomies, constituting one of the largest individual series in Australia. He has been actively involved in teaching and researching this technique both nationally and internationally. Along with sleeve gastrectomy Leon has a special interest in revisional bariatric surgery. His other surgical interests are in gastrointestinal surgery and endoscopy.
Under his direction Mercy Bariatrics has evolved into a truly multidisciplinary practice that celebrates that success in Bariatrics is not just about the surgery.
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Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery
Quality Of Life: Weight loss improves quality of life by reducing co-morbidities, disease prevalence, medication use, increasing activity and improving self-esteem.
Mobility & Increases Energy Levels: Weight loss increases your ability to exercise, improves mobility and increases energy levels. An increase in muscle furthers weight loss and encourages a healthier lifestyle.
Reduced Cholesterol Levels: High cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for vascular disease. Your cholesterol an be reduced to a safer level and your need for medication may also reduce.
Improve Diabetes: Diabetes is an extremely destructive disease and can increase risk of diseases including; heart attack, stroke, vision problems, kidney failure and vascular disease. Weight loss can improve your diabetic management and reduce insulin dependence.
Lower Your Blood Pressure: High blood pressure is a major cause of heart attack, stroke and other life threatening disorders. Substantial weight loss can assit to lower your blood pressure and your need for medication with potential to cease use.
Improve Sleep: Significant weight loss can improve sleep, energy levels and reduce snoring. People who rely on CPAP may be able to reduce or cease use with medical guidance.
Decreases Risk Of Heart Disease: Weight loss reduces strain and work load on the heart. It decreases risk of adverse events, such as a heart attack.
Reduce Pain & Osteoarthritis: Weight loss reduces strain on the bodies joints, reducing discomfort and pain associated with osteoarthritis. This allows people to be more active, enjoy exercise and engage in healthy living.
