• CholecystectomyA cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, most commonly performed laparoscopically (keyhole surgery) to remove problematic gallstones.
• Groin HerniaA hernia in the groin, also known as an inguinal hernia, occurs when part of the intestines pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall and into the groin area.
• Inguinal Hernia An inguinal hernia is when part of an internal organ, usually the intestines, pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall into the groin area, often appearing as a lump or bulge under the skin.
• Femoral Hernia A femoral hernia occurs when abdominal tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall into the femoral canal in the upper thigh or groin, more commonly in older women due to wider pelvises.
• Ventral Hernia A ventral hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, pushes through a weakness or gap in the abdominal wall, often forming a visible bulge.
• Epigastric Hernia An epigastric hernia is a condition where fatty tissue or part of the intestine pushes through a weakness in the abdominal wall, forming a bulge between the belly button and the sternum (breastbone).
• Umbilical Hernia An umbilical hernia is a bulge or swelling that appears near the belly button (umbilicus) due to a weakness in the abdominal wall.
• Spigelian HerniaA Spigelian hernia is a rare ventral hernia where abdominal contents protrude through a weak point in the Spigelian fascia, a layer of the abdominal wall located between the rectus abdominis muscle and the semilunar line.

• Incisional HerniaAn incisional hernia is a type of ventral hernia that occurs at the site of a previous abdominal surgery. It happens when abdominal tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall, often at or near a surgical scar.
• FundoplicationFundoplication is a surgical procedure to correct chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by wrapping the upper part of the stomach (fundus) around the lower esophagus, strengthening the sphincter to prevent acid reflux.
• AppendicectomyAn appendicectomy, also known as appendectomy, is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix. It is most commonly performed to treat appendicitis, an infection or inflammation of the appendix.
• Achalasia SurgeryAchalasia surgery aims to relieve symptoms by opening the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the muscular valve that prevents food from entering the stomach.
• SplenectomyA splenectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the spleen, a fist-sized organ in the upper left abdomen that plays a crucial role in the immune system by filtering pathogens, removing old blood cells, and storing blood.
• Diagnostic LaparoscopyA diagnostic laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows doctors to visually examine the abdominal and pelvic organs for diagnosis and sometimes treatment.
• Upper Gastrointestinal SurgeryUpper Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery manages disorders of the oesophagus, stomach, and initial small bowel, as well as related organs like the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder, treating conditions from cancers to hernias and reflux disease.

• 1992 - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S.at Monash University
• 2001 - Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons FRACS
• 2002-2004 - Laparoscopic Surgery Fellow at MATTU, Guildford, UK

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Laparoscopic Umbilical Hernia Repair
• SILS Appendicectomy
• Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
• Laparoscopic Appendicectomy

Melbourne Bariatrics is a team of professionals dedicated to weight loss surgery and are based on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne’s outer east.

Mr Draper has been performing weight loss surgery, including Gastric Bands and Sleeve Gastrectomy for over 25 years and has done over 6000 operations.

Mr Draper leads the team at Melbourne Bariatrics where they have dedicated dietitians who are incredibly effective at helping patients get the best out of their weight loss operation. The rest of the team includes anaesthetists, physicians, surgical assistants and office staff who will help it all get organised.

The Frankston consulting rooms are open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm.

Call 03 9770 7189 for more information.