Surgery Options | Understand the Differences

	Allurion Gastric Balloon	Lap Band	Gastric Sleeve	Gastric Bypass

BMI	27-30	30+	30+	30+
Procedure Type	Non-incision endoscopic procedure under light sedation	1-5 incision laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery under general anaesthetic	5 incision laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery under general anaesthetic	5 incision laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery under general anaesthetic
Change to Internal Anatomy	None	None. Band placed around top of stomach. No cutting of stomach or intestines.	80% stomach removed but digestive system unaltered	Stomach cut to leave small pouch. Intestines rerouted to bypass digestions.
Expected Weight Loss	12 – 20kg in 6 months	50-60% excess weight loss (average 30kg)	50-70% excess weight loss (average 45kg)	60-70% excess weight loss (average 60kg)
Reversibility	Temporary	Fully reversible if medically indicated	Irreversible but future options preserved	Effectively irreversible
Adjustability	Not adjustable	Adjustable	Not adjustable	Not adjustable

Our surgeons operate exclusively in

Cabrini Malvern
183 Wattletree Road, Malvern 3144

Epworth Richmond
89 Bridge Road, Richmond 3121

Jessie McPherson
246 Clayton Road, Clayton 3168

Capital Radiology Camberwell (Allurion Balloon)
607-609 Riversdale Road, Camberwell 3124

The location of your surgery will depend on several factors, including theatre list availability.

The average time from initial consultation to your surgery date is 4-5 weeks. The average time for placement of an intragastric balloon is 2-3 weeks from consultation.

If you prefer a particular hospital, please let us know.