Bariatric Surgery

Sleeve gastrectomy also referred to as vertical sleeve, gastric sleeve or tube gastrectomy is a surgical procedure performed for the treatment of obesity. The procedure is a restrictive bariatric surgery to treat extremely obese patients with a high BMI of 40 and above. It encourages weight loss by restricting the stomach size, so it holds only a limited amount of food.

Laparoscopic gastric bypass is a minimally invasive procedure in which a small pouch is created by stapling the stomach along its upper portion. The surgery is indicated for the treatment of obesity, in patients overweight by more than 100 pounds. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the most common gastric bypass surgery.

BPD-DS surgery, a modification of BPD surgery, combines a sleeve gastrectomy (removal of part of the stomach) with a long intestinal bypass.

Bariatric surgery is a successful tool to combat obesity and weight gain. However, some patients may need a secondary or revision procedure to address problems that occur or to achieve their desired weight loss goal.

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (ESG), also known as Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, is a minimally invasive, incisionless weight loss procedure. It is performed using an endoscope inserted through the mouth into the stomach.

Laparoscopic weight loss surgery is a minimally invasive procedure designed to help patients achieve significant and sustained weight reduction. The surgery typically involves creating a small pouch in the stomach to limit food intake and rerouting the digestive tract to reduce calorie absorption.

Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) is bariatric surgery for the treatment of obesity. It involves the removal of part of the stomach to restrict how much food the stomach can hold, along with diverting the GI tract beyond some of the small intestines so fewer calories are absorbed.

Gastric balloon, also called endoscopic intragastric balloon, is a non-surgical weight-loss procedure which involves the insertion of a specialized balloon inside the stomach to occupy space and limit the food carrying capacity of the stomach.

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, commonly referred to as Lap-Band surgery, is a type of minimally invasive weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery) that involves wrapping a band around a part of the stomach to reduce its size and limit the capacity of food intake.

Gastric plication is a bariatric (weight loss) surgery that decreases the size of your stomach so you eat less and feel full quicker. This type of bariatric surgery does not affect the absorption of nutrients or hinder the digestion process. It can be performed by minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia.

Revision weight loss surgery is a surgery performed when an initial weight-loss surgery has not resulted in the desired outcome. This can be due to the development of medical complications, stretching of parts of the stomach over time, or regaining the lost weight because of not following the diet and exercise guidelines as prescribed by your doctor.

Bariatric surgery, also called weight loss surgery, is a surgical treatment for people with obesity to lose weight and improve their quality of life. The term "bariatric surgery" can be used to describe a variety of procedures, such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and other weight loss surgeries that help in weight loss by making changes to the digestive system.

Slim Shot is a type of medical weight loss program that typically involves the use of lipotropic injections to aid in weight loss. These injections often contain a combination of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that are designed to help boost metabolism, increase energy, and promote fat loss.

Enteroscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the stomach and small intestine (bowel). An endoscope is a long, thin, flexible tube with a tiny video camera and light at the end. Images from the camera are transmitted to a large monitor for your physician to view the inside of your small bowel.