For Patients
Feel informed and supported at every stage. Find your procedure guides, pre-operative instructions, and post-operative care resources below.
Post Op Information – Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
Post Op Information – Laparoscopic Surgery
Post Op Information – Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Post Op Information – Laparotomy
Post Op Information – Laparoscopic hiatus hernia repair & fundoplication
Post Op Information – Laparoscopic hernia repair
Dr Gillespie’s
Professional Associations
Treatment,
tailored to you
Dr Gillespie specialises in the treatment of the following conditions.
Achalasia
A swallowing disorder where the oesophagus struggles to move food into the stomach, leading to discomfort and difficulty eating.
Gallstones
Hardened deposits that form in the gallbladder and can trigger sharp pain, nausea, or inflammation.
Hernia
A condition where internal tissue pushes through a weakened area of muscle, often causing a visible bulge or discomfort.
Acute appendicitis
A sudden inflammation of the appendix that typically causes severe abdominal pain and often requires urgent surgery.
Hiatus Hernia
A condition where part of the stomach moves up through the diaphragm, commonly linked to reflux and chest discomfort.
Oesophageal Cancer
A cancer affecting the oesophagus that can cause difficulty swallowing, weight loss, or persistent discomfort.
Gastric Cancer
A cancer that develops in the lining of the stomach and may present with persistent indigestion, pain, or unexplained weight loss.
Reflux
A common digestive condition where stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus, causing heartburn and irritation.
Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery
The challenge of losing weight can be very difficult for many. We know that people try their best with making dietary, exercise and lifestyle changes, only to find they can’t achieve the desired results. This is because often your body is working against you, trying to get back to the weight or "set point" that you started at.
Surgery has been shown in randomised trials to provide more reliable and sustained weight loss than diets alone. It can act as a reset, helping to decrease hunger and increase fullness. The cause of weight loss after surgery involves complex neurohormonal mechanisms. But we often classify the types of surgery as either restrictive, malabsorptive, or a combination of both.
