Welcome

I'm Dr Stephen Watson, consultant general surgeon specialising in Laparoscopic and General Surgery. I have special interest in laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity and a member of the Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand. Many abdominal operations can be performed by laparoscopic or keyhole techniques. Laparoscopic operations usually result in a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery. This surgery depends on specialist surgeons with modern surgical equipment.

This may very well be your first visit to my website and I would like acquaint you with basic information on laparoscopic (Key Hole) and general surgery. Website features information on common conditions, diagnoses/ screening, common treatments involved in my practice. Specific information includes Gall stones, Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease GORD, Inguinal Hernia, Obesity, Appenditcitis, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, obesity surgery, and much more.

I hope you find the information helpful in understanding your condition and recommended treatment.

Please note that the information in this website is an educational resource, and should not be used for decisions about any treatment or surgery.

All such decisions must be made in consultation with a surgeon or your healthcare provider.

About Dr. Watson

Dr Stephen Watson MB BS FRACS FRCS (Ed) is a laparoscopic and general surgeon working from St John of God Murdoch Hospital in Perth Western Australia.

He graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1984 and initially worked in Perth before spending six years in London including clinical and research time at St Marks Hospital and St Bartholomews Hospital.