Saint James Hospital
Private hospital in Sliema, Malta

PROFILE

Saint James Hospital, Sliema, forms part of the Saint James Hospital Group, Maltas leading provider in the private healthcare sector. It is the larger of the Groups two hospitals, is located in a quiet suburb of the Islands main retail and commercial district and is just a five minute walk away from the seafront.

Saint James Hospital is ranked amongst the top private healthcare organisations on the Maltese Islands. Since their inception they have earned a reputation for innovation and excellence as they continue to provide expertise in healthcare disciplines.The service and quality of the accommodation is in fact five star, and complements the high professional standards of the medical and nursing staff.

The Group is known for its medical expertise, professionalism, continuous investment and innovation and as such this 80-bedded hospital offers state-of-the-art equipment and is staffed by fully-qualified doctors and nurses, fluent in English, Maltese and Italian, amongst other languages. The services offered are comprehensive and range from simple blood tests and diagnostic scans to a full complement of elective, cosmetic, orthopaedic, and cardiac surgery. Specialised services include obesity surgery, fertility treatment, dedicated eye services and dental services.

Infrastructure and services offered for surgery in Malta include:

• 10 modern, high-tech operating theatres with advanced anaesthesia equipment

• Internationally-trained and experienced medical professionals: all doctors trained and qualified in the U.K. and/or the U.S.A. All Saint James doctors have specialised and worked in leading universities and teaching hospitals in England, Scotland, Ireland, the U.S.A and other countries

• Private rooms: all are situated within comfortable and spacious wards, supervised 24hrs

• The rooms are single-bedded enjoying en-suite bathrooms/showers and are provided with cable TV, telephone, air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, and a nurse call system keeping you in immediate contact with the nursing staff. Wireless internet network for laptop computers is also available in the hospital.

Overnight facilities for a relative/carer can be provided. A Relative/Carer can also opt to sleep with the patient in the same room. In-house, post-operative physiotherapy is also available.

Cosmetic and plastic surgery

Saint James Hospital has been performing cosmetic surgery procedures since its early days. Over the years, the demand for these specialised services has continued to grow and as a result, the Hospital Group has created a dedicated cosmetic surgery and beauty clinic called Transforma. Today Transforma has become Malta s leading provider of Cosmetic and Plastic surgery services.

Cosmetic and plastic surgery performed include:

• Breast augmentation
• Breast reduction
• Male Breast Reduction (Gynaecomastia)
• Breast uplift (mastopexy)
• Chemical peel
• Dental implants
• Ear correction (pinnaplasty)
• Eye lid surgery (blepharoplasty)
• Full facelift
• Lip Augmentation
• Botox and fillers
• Laser hair removal
• Liposuction
• Smart Lipo
• Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty/septoplasty)
• Skin resurfacing (dermabrasion)
• Thread vein treatment
• Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty)
• Hair Transplant by Follicle Unit Extraction
• Armlift
• Thigh Lift

Obesity surgery in Malta: The gastric balloon

A gastric balloon procedure is simple and easy to fit in as surgery abroad. It is virtually risk free and is mostly performed as a day operation. You can return to your normal routine or start your vacation abroad within hours of the procedure.

The Intra Gastric Balloon is a non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical aid used in the treatment of obesity or as part of a controlled weight loss programme. It may also be recommended in the months before vital surgery with the intention of reducing the risk of complications arising when operating on patients who are excessively obese.

The innovation introduced recently lies in the Intragastric Balloons improvements - its adjustability and its approved extended implantation period of up to 12 months. These new-generation advancements have resulted in greater weight loss, with an average reported loss of 16kg over 6 months and 35kg over 1 year. The Intragastric balloon is adjustable in size even inside the patients stomach where volume can be added to it after a few months thus producing a refreshing effect and facilitating additional weight loss. The balloon can also be easily deflated and removed, if required, at any time.

The balloon itself is a soft, expandable silicon balloon that is inserted into the stomach through the mouth using endoscopy. Once in place, it is filled with a sterile saline solution that inflates the balloon. It then floats freely in the stomach, filling some of the stomach cavity, thereby reducing its capacity.

The gastric balloon has a number of benefits:

• You can feel fuller after eating regularly and normally
• Your weight loss is more dramatic than if you were relying on dieting alone
• You can experience dramatic weight loss within six months

Information on surgical procedures is for your guidance only. It is not intended to replace personal consultation with a surgeon.

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