PORT LAPSURGERY- Mid North Coast Bariatric & Hernia Centre

30/10/2025

Dr Petrou has again received recognition from Monash University for his contribution to the ‘Bariatric Surgery Registry’.

25/10/2025

Here is our latest addition to the patient education library. We have created a ‘what happened to?’ style podcast with Leigh who appeared in all three episodes of Let’s Talk About Obesity, Let’s Talk About Surgery and Life After Surgery.

https://lnkd.in/gj5EkM_n

24/10/2025

We have started a Podcast series as we continue to grow our patient education library. First up we catch up with Leigh who appeared in our three documentaries Let’s talk about obesity, Let’s talk about surgery and Life after surgery. Louise had so much fun catching up with the very entertaining Leigh. Available on our website! Or inbox for the link. 🤩

Port Lap Surgery General Surgeons, servicing the Mid North Coast and NSW, Australia including Armidale, Tamworth, Forster Tuncurry, Taree, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Heads, Grafton, Kempsey, New England, Macksville, Glen Innes, Inverell, Narrabri, Moree, Lismore, Dubbo, Cobar, Walgett,....

23/10/2025

We are nearing the end of the year. If you have a Hernia, require weight loss surgery, anti-reflux treatment or gall bladder removal and want it resolved by Christmas in the Private system please call and make your appointment. We are filling up surgical lists quickly at this time so call 65 84 3268 now or email reception@portlapsurgery.com.au. Book the appointment and make your health a priority. (You will require a referral from your GP to attend the appointment and start this medical journey).

07/10/2025

After the success of our private metabolic bariatric surgery 530 member support group, we have today launched a new free to join online support group for Dr Petrou’s anti-reflux surgery patients to support each other through sharing pre and post op recipes, any challenges they faced and the wellbeing benefits they may have experienced. Look for anti-reflux surgery support group on Facebook. 😊

01/10/2025

30/09/2025

30/09/2025

What is happening here? The beautiful recording space provided by the gave us the opportunity to do a follow up with former ABC Sportscaster Leigh from our 2018 documentaries. What a star he is! Thank you Leigh 🙂watch this space for the finished product.

23/09/2025

16/08/2025

Young doctors in the making! Did you know Dr Petrou performs as an examiner for UNSW Medical School in mock exams? And as alumni of UNSW himself this event is extra special. UNSW Medicine offers various resources for medical students to prepare for exams, including practice tests, simulated consultations, and mock exams. These resources help students familiarize themselves with the exam format and content, improving their performance.

02/08/2025

Are you having Anti-Reflux Surgery? Dr Petrou routinely performs this operation. Our new patient education video will help to build your confidence in preparing to return home from hospital. Head to our website www.portlapsurgery.com.au/news