We are Obesity & Weight Loss Surgery Adelaide - OWLSA - Jon Shenfine and Lachlan Dandie. 

Jon & Lachy are two mates who happen to be dedicated and nationally recognised, specialist upper gastrointestinal (Upper GI) surgeons, despite very different backgrounds - Lachy being born and bred in Adelaide and Jon comes from the North of England. They deal with the whole spectrum of stomach and oesophageal surgery. Lachy works at Lyell Mac and Jon at Flinders and both care deeply about their patients. They are cancer surgeons and general surgeons but also have an interest in patients with weight problems.

ABOUT OWLSA

They offer the full range of Upper GI surgery and the latest weight-loss surgical solutions (Bariatric surgery) delivered safely and effectively in state-of-the-art hospitals.

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At the front desk, they have Kahlia (it's pronounced KAYlia). Kahlia runs the practice, when she isn't supporting you.

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WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY 

The most popular weight loss operation in Australia. Involves removing three quarters of the stomach, creating a much smaller sleeve like pouch.

A newer operation, also known as the One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass. Similar to the Roux-en-Y, but this technique involves only one join of the bowel (anastomosis).

The standard that all other operations are measured against. The stomach is reduced to a smaller pouch and a bypass created from the new stomach to the small intestine.

We don't put them in, but we are happy to remove them as a no gap procedure, and discuss other options. 

If you have had weight loss surgery in the past, and are experiencing problems of weight regain, then it may be possible to improve your situation with a secondary or revision surgery.

We take into consideration, not only your BMI, but also any medical conditions related to your weight. We accept both insured and uninsured patients. 

MR. JON SHENFINE

Jon specialises in upper gastrointestinal surgery and advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, with surgical interests in weight loss (bariatric), oesophageal and gastric cancer, acid-reflux disorders, anti-reflux surgery, along with surgery for hernia and gallstones.Originally from England, he graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1993. He fell in love with Australia in 1991 when, as a student doctor, he..... click here to continue reading about Jon

DR. LACHLAN DANDIE

Lachlan is a specialist Upper GI, General and Bariatric surgeon. He has an interest in all areas of upper GI surgery, including advanced laparoscopy, bariatric surgery, anti-reflux surgery, upper GI oncology and complicated biliary disease. He performs a wide range of general surgery, including hernia repairs, gallbladder surgery, fundoplications for reflux, bowel resection, and minor surgeries such as.... click here to continue reading about Lachy

CONTACT US

OBESITY & WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

ADELAIDE

OWLSA CLINIC

386 UNLEY ROAD, UNLEY PARK SA 5061

Tel: (08) 7082 9220 

Fax: (08) 7082 9229