Mr Michael Van den Bossche

Surgery

GMC: 4596826

Professional statement

Mr Michael Van den Bossche is a renowned consultant general surgeon, specialising in all kinds of bariatric surgery. From his private clinic at the Spire Southampton Hospital, he provides surgical weight loss surgery, along with hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery, surgery to correct gastric reflux, and a variety of laparoscopic surgical procedures. 

Mr Michael Van den Bossche originally trained in Leuven, Belgium under Dr Jacques Himpens, a pioneer in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He first worked and gained experience in Brussels, Belgium before moving to Guernsey in the Channel Islands, where he developed the laparoscopic surgery service on the island, going on to establish the island as one of the centres of excellence for laparoscopic surgery.

In 2007, Mr Van den Bossche became the first surgeon to introduce the banded gastric bypass to the UK, and in 2010, he was the first to adopt the mini gastric bypass, or one anastomosis gastric bypass, an operation resulting in better resolution of medical problems, such as type 2 diabetes, and improved weight loss compared to other gastric bypass methods or restricted weight loss operations. For gastric bypass operations, Mr Van den Bossche makes use of the GaBP ring or Fobi ring, making the operation stronger and minimising the risk of weight regain in the future. He also offers the Elipse gastric balloon to those patients who do not qualify for weight loss surgery, while dieting alone is not working for them. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, and does not involve endoscopy, surgery, or anaesthesia. 

Mr Van den Bossche devotes time to training and mentoring fellow surgeons in the UK, and has performed live surgical procedures around the world, in addition to being a trainer for the mini gastric bypass operation. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in medical journals, and lectured extensively at international medical conferences. 

Areas of expertise:
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Laparoscopy

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Obesity surgery

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Cholelithiasis (gallstones)

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Acid reflux

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Weight loss

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Hernia

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Michael Van den Bossche
What are the main non-surgical alternatives to weight loss surgery?

In this article here, Mr Michael Van den Bossche, talks about weight loss surgery, including the ideal candidates for the surgery, and the main non-surgical alternatives to weight loss surgery.

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When is revisional bariatric surgery required?

Bariatric surgical procedures often produce amazing results for patients who have struggled to lose weight for a long time. However, some people find that the results do not last and they regain the weight. In his latest article, highly-esteemed general surgeon Mr Michael Van den Bossche explains what patients’ options are if the find this to be the case.

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I have acid reflux. What foods should I avoid?

Patients who have undergone weight loss surgery may suffer from acid reflux, as this is a common side effect following this type of surgical procedure. On hand in our latest article to insightfully let patients know how they can relieve their acid reflux symptoms following weight loss surgery, is revered consultant general surgeon, Mr Michael Van den Bossche.

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How the Elipse™ balloon provides an alternative weight-loss solution

Obesity is considered to be an epidemic in the UK with an estimated 1 in 4 adults affected. After smoking, obesity is the greatest leading cause of early death. Many patients require medical assistance to lose their weight and whilst obesity surgery can be very successful, it comes with the risks of surgery, as well as a recovery time to handle. However, the Elipse™ balloon for weight loss presents patients with a novel alternative – weight loss without the need for surgery or extreme dieting. Mr Michael Van den Bossche, a leading surgeon with expertise in weight loss, now runs a monthly session at his practice for the Elipse balloon.

Reviews

A.B.

04/03/2024

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S.B.

28/02/2024

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This consultant offered me additional options I had not previously considered and took the time to answer all of my questions. I ended up accepting his suggestion rather than my own original considerations. Because of the expertise and time spent to explain everything to me.

J.M.

13/12/2023

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