Currently, there are two basic approaches to weight loss surgery:
restrictive operations and operations that combine restriction
and malabsorption. Restrictive procedures (such as a LapBand® and
sleeve gastrectomy) simply limit the amount of food that a person
can eat at one time. Combination procedures (such as gastric
bypass) help give patients the feeling of satisfaction from only
a small amount of food and lessen the amount of calories that
are absorbed from the food eaten.
Gastric Bypass
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass is the most commonly performed bariatric procedure.
It is a combination procedure (both restrictive and malabsorptive). The stomach
is reduced in size, and parts of the small intestine, where most of the calories
are absorbed, are re-routed. Read more .
Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap-Band®)
Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap-Band®) surgery is
one of the safest, most popular, and affordable medical weight
loss procedures available. The surgery is performed by placing
a band around the uppermost part of the stomach, thereby limiting
the amount of food one can eat at a time. Read
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy is a type of restrictive weight loss operation. It reduces
the amount of food you can eat by reducing the size of the stomach. A thin
vertical sleeve, or narrow section of the stomach, is created by using a stapling
device, removing approximately 80% of the total volume of the stomach.Read
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Weight Loss Revision
A revision operation is used to correct prior weight loss surgery that has failed. If you have unresolved complications or if you have not achieved your desired weight loss, a revision operation might be right for you. Read
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Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS)
Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) is one of the latest advancements
in minimally-invasive surgery. It is a novel technique where various surgical
procedures are performed through a single abdominal incision, typically through
the umbilicus (belly button).. Read
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Restorative Obesity Surgery, Endolumenal (ROSE)
Some patients experience weight gain years after their gastric bypass surgery. The ROSE procedure is a revision procedure that uses instruments inserted through the mouth to reduce the size of your stomach pouch and the opening to the small intestine, recreating the restriction you once had to help you once again achieve weight loss.Read
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