Dr Gert Du Toit – Specialist Surgeon
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Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective treatments for severe obesity and obesity-related health conditions. For many patients, procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy,...
Metabolic Syndrome “Metabolic syndrome” is the collective term for the health factors that increase the risk of metabolic conditions such as heart disease, stroke,...
Gastric cancer remains the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although its overall incidence has declined, early-onset cases—diagnosed before age 50—display unique...
Shift from 'simple weight loss' to 'multi-system' drugs touted as the most important change Big shifts are expected to keep reshaping the weight-loss...
Key facts In 2022, 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity. Worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990,...
By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. A major meta-analysis finds that patients who discontinue anti-obesity medications quickly regain weight, yet, crucially, they still retain...
By Sarah Williams Stanford Medicine breast surgeons are the first in the country to use a new technology that lights up cancer cells left behind...
For many South Africans living with severe obesity, bariatric (metabolic) surgery is a safe, evidence-based treatment that does far more than help with weight...
Bariatric (metabolic) surgery isn’t a shortcut; it’s a medical treatment for a chronic disease. The latest indications broadened access because the evidence for health...
Anti-obesity medications can significantly raise testosterone levels and improve health outcomes for men with obesity or type 2 diabetes, according to a new study...
Obesity in South Africa: A National Crisis Explore how Dr. Gert du Toit’s evidence-based bariatric surgery approach is helping South Africans achieve lasting weight...
Bariatric surgery is more than a weight-loss tool—it's a medical intervention that can dramatically improve your overall health and well-being. For many, this procedure...