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Barrett’s Oesophagus: What It Is, and How It’s Linked to Reflux and Weight

If you've had long-standing reflux and your doctor has mentioned Barrett's oesophagus, it's natural to feel worried, especially if you've read that it's linked to cancer. The reassuring part is…

When Endoscopy Becomes Treatment – Why Surgical Expertise Matters

Traditionally, endoscopy and surgery sit with different specialists who work together to plan your care. That model works well. There is also real value in having one specialist who is…

Why Oesophageal Testing May Be Recommended for Patients with Reflux

If you’ve been dealing with reflux, you may have been offered medication or even surgery fairly quickly. What’s less common is firstly having someone measure what your oesophagus is actually…

Scarless Surgery With the da Vinci SP: How the Single-Port Robot Works

Imagine having an operation like a hernia repair or gallbladder removal, but instead of several cuts across your abdomen, everything is done through a single small incision, hidden inside your…

Cholecystectomy Sydney, NSW (Gallbladder Removal)

Gallbladder problems are often described as “just gallstones,” but for many patients, the symptoms can be far more disruptive — pain after eating, nausea, bloating, or sudden attacks that can’t…

What is a robotic Cholecystectomy (gallbladder surgery)?

Robot-Assisted Cholecystectomy Surgery is a modern surgical approach where advanced technology is used to support the surgeon during minimally invasive procedures. In Upper GI surgery, Robot Assisted Surgery allows for…

What is robotic reflux surgery?

Robotic reflux surgery is a minimally invasive approach used to treat chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), particularly when symptoms are not well controlled with medication. Using advanced robotic technology, surgeons…

What is RAS? Understanding Robot-Assisted Surgery

RAS stands for Robot-Assisted Surgery, a modern surgical approach where advanced technology is used to support the surgeon during minimally invasive procedures. In Upper GI surgery, RAS allows for enhanced…

What is robotic hernia surgery?

Robotic hernia surgery is an advanced, minimally invasive technique that allows surgeons to repair hernias with greater precision, improved visualisation and enhanced control. While not required for every patient, it…

Dysphagia Treatment Sydney, NSW

Upper GI Surgery provides specialist dysphagia treatment for patients across Sydney and regional NSW. With access to advanced diagnostic testing and a full range of treatment options, we are able…

Hernia Surgery Sydney, NSW

At Upper GI Surgery, we provide specialist assessment and treatment for hernias, with a focus on accurate diagnosis, appropriate surgical planning, and long-term outcomes for patients across Sydney and NSW.

Reflux Surgery Sydney, NSW

At Upper GI Surgery, we focus on understanding why your symptoms are happening before recommending treatment. For patients across Sydney and NSW, this means access to specialist assessment, advanced diagnostic…

Why Your Reflux Keeps Coming Back (Even on Medication)

If you’re taking medication for reflux but still struggling with symptoms, you’re not alone. While acid-reducing medicines can help relieve discomfort, they don’t always fix the underlying cause. Understanding why…

The Link Between Hiatus Hernia and Reflux

How hernia size can affect reflux symptoms and surgical outcomes Hiatus hernias and reflux often go hand in hand. While not everyone with a hiatus hernia experiences symptoms, for many…

Life Without a Gallbladder – What Changes and What Doesn’t

Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is one of the most common surgical procedures in Australia. Most people recover quickly and live normal, healthy lives afterwards. But because the gallbladder plays a role…

Gallstones Explained: Why They Form and When Surgery Is Needed

Gallstones are one of the most common digestive problems in Australia, often discovered during scans for abdominal pain or nausea. While some people never experience symptoms, others can develop painful…

Introducing Our Doctors

Our Surgeons Dr. Michael Talbot | MB ChB FRACS Dr. Jason Maani | BHB MBChB FRACS Dr. Daniel Chan | MBBS MPH FRACS AFHEA Our Doctors Dr. Jennifer Matthei |…

Suffering from reflux? Reflux Testing & Treatment Options

Most of us have experienced some sort of reflux in our lives, also described as heartburn. You might experience it when you’ve eaten certain foods, for example fatty foods. Fatty…

Meet the Upper GI Surgery Team

At Upper GI Surgery (UGIS) we have a multidisciplinary team dedicated to your care. In addition to our surgeons and doctors, our practice also includes nurses, dietitian, psychologist, administration, management…

Dr Talbot has been accredited as a Master Surgeon in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Meet the Upper GI Surgery Surgeons

At Upper GI Surgery we have a multidisciplinary team dedicated to our patients ensuring they are provided with the best standard of care possible, whether that be for bariatric surgery,…

Bariatric Centre of Excellence in Sydney – Upper GI Surgery

In April Upper GI Surgery was awarded the Bariatric Centre of Excellence accreditation by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC).This is a renewal of our original accreditation that we achieved in…

Disparities in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

It’s hard to walk down the street these days without being approached by a charity worker who is looking for people to donate to their cause. Often you find these…

Upper GI at St Vincent’s Clinic

The Upper GI Surgery practice has been operating from St George Private Hospital in Kogarah for the last 14 years. As well as our practice here in Sydney we also…

Introducing Our Support Team at Upper GI Surgery

Introducing Our Support Team at Upper GI Surgery The Upper GI Surgery specialist practice has been established over 12 years, with our Sydney base located in Kogarah, and other clinics…

Hernia’s – A Quick Guide

Part of our day to day activity at Upper GI Surgery is looking after patients with various upper gastrointestinal problems, not just bariatric patients. This includes upper gastrointestinal cancers such…

Robotic Surgery – the future and the facts

\We pride ourselves at being at the forefront of surgical techniques and technology, so our patients know they are receiving the most up to date and effective form of care…

Barrett’s Oesophagus: What It Is, and How It’s Linked to Reflux and Weight

When Endoscopy Becomes Treatment – Why Surgical Expertise Matters

Why Oesophageal Testing May Be Recommended for Patients with Reflux

Scarless Surgery With the da Vinci SP: How the Single-Port Robot Works

Cholecystectomy Sydney, NSW (Gallbladder Removal)

What is a robotic Cholecystectomy (gallbladder surgery)?

What is robotic reflux surgery?

What is RAS? Understanding Robot-Assisted Surgery

What is robotic hernia surgery?

Dysphagia Treatment Sydney, NSW

Hernia Surgery Sydney, NSW

Reflux Surgery Sydney, NSW

Why Your Reflux Keeps Coming Back (Even on Medication)

The Link Between Hiatus Hernia and Reflux

Life Without a Gallbladder – What Changes and What Doesn’t

Gallstones Explained: Why They Form and When Surgery Is Needed

Introducing Our Doctors

Suffering from reflux? Reflux Testing & Treatment Options

Meet the Upper GI Surgery Team

Meet the Upper GI Surgery Surgeons

Bariatric Centre of Excellence in Sydney – Upper GI Surgery

Disparities in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Upper GI at St Vincent’s Clinic

Introducing Our Support Team at Upper GI Surgery

Hernia’s – A Quick Guide

Robotic Surgery – the future and the facts

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