Upper GI Surgery in Melbourne
Dr Kaleb Lourensz is an upper GI, weight loss and general surgeon who consults and operates at The Avenue Hospital in Windsor and Calvary Holmesglen Private Hospital in Moorabbin. He assesses and treats conditions affecting the oesophagus and stomach.
If you are seeking advice about reflux, difficulty swallowing or an upper GI diagnosis, your first appointment is an opportunity to understand what is causing the problem and discuss the options. These may include further tests, treatment without surgery or an operation.
Explore conditions and procedures
Reflux and hiatus hernia
Assessment and surgery for persistent heartburn, regurgitation or a hiatus hernia, including large or recurrent hernias. Treatment depends on your symptoms, test results and response to medication.
Reflux and hiatus hernia information
Swallowing problems and achalasia
Difficulty swallowing needs investigation. Dr Lourensz reviews the possible causes and test results, and discusses treatment for conditions such as achalasia.
Swallowing and achalasia information
Oesophageal and stomach cancer
Assessment and surgical care are coordinated with the wider cancer team. Your diagnosis, stage and general health guide the treatment plan.
Oesophageal and stomach cancer information
Gastroscopy
A camera examination of the oesophagus, stomach and first part of the small bowel. Doctors can refer for a consultation or a direct-access procedure where appropriate.
Gastroscopy and direct referral information
Barrett’s Oesophagus and Other Upper GI Conditions
Dr Lourensz also provides advice and surveillance for Barrett’s oesophagus, working with your gastroenterologist and GP, and assesses gastric volvulus, problems after previous upper GI surgery and complications after weight loss surgery.
Your first appointment
Bring your referral, medication list and any previous endoscopy, imaging or operation reports. Dr Lourensz will review your symptoms and explain which tests or treatments may be useful. If surgery is considered, you can discuss its benefits, risks and recovery before deciding.
Consultations in Windsor and Moorabbin
Consulting rooms are at The Avenue Specialist Consulting Suites, 42 The Avenue, Windsor, and Suite D1, Calvary Holmesglen Private Hospital, 490 South Road, Moorabbin.
Locations and parking · Information for referring doctors
When to Seek Urgent Help
New or worsening difficulty swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools or unexplained weight loss need prompt medical review. If you are seriously unwell, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Reviewed by Dr Kaleb Lourensz