Weight Loss Surgery Options

Laparoscopic gastric bypass is essentially the “gold standard” for weight-loss surgery in the United States. Studies show the average weight loss is higher for patients who choose this program vs. The Gastric Sleeve or “Lap Sleeve” which is also known as the “VSG” or Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is a comparatively new procedure.

Stomach Intestinal Pylorus-Sparing Surgery (SIPS) is also called the single-anastomosis duodenal change. SIPS works by reducing the size of your abdomen and by having your meal bypass part of the digestive function process. When weight-loss methods fail, they can result in significant physiologic and metabolic disturbances. The mini-gastric bypass which was popularized by Dr. Rutledge is not acknowledged by most insurance companies for payment and continues to be considered experimental. The Realize Band has just not been around in america long enough to openly endorse it.

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In fact, the Realize Band is the original Swedish Band. The Lap music group and the sleeve gastrectomy can potentially be achieved through a single incision now. Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, MD of Texas Bariatric Specialists is a fellowship-trained, invasive surgeon minimally. Why does it matter what type of physician performs your intrusive process minimally?

For a long time surgeons and patients as well felt that minimally intrusive surgery could be discovered and successfully practiced without specific training programs. However, that notion has changed due to rapid developments in both technology and medical knowledge. Modern medication now demands that minimally intrusive surgery be taught and practiced as a sub-specialty and today it’s one of the fastest-growing sub-specialties in the United States. Medical studies disclose that cosmetic surgeons who are formally been trained in minimally invasive surgery have better post-operative outcomes than those who find themselves not. Clearly the individual reaps benefits by choosing a health care provider well-trained in these new operative techniques.

Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery is an established subspecialty. Can the surgeon provide you with proof of training? May be the surgeon been trained in advanced techniques so he has few or no limitations for performing minimally invasive surgery? Be sure you seek a second opinion if you’re rejected. Does the physician have a higher rate of completing the procedure laparoscopically?

Does the surgeon’s medical center provide highly advanced operative equipment? Minimally invasive surgery requires it. Has the surgeon performed a substantial number of functions utilizing a variety of the latest methods? If not, his lack of knowledge and experience can harm your post-surgery health. Dr. Patel has all the right answers to all or any the right questions about minimally intrusive surgery. Which means Texas Bariatric Specialists is a practice you can trust when you want the latest and safest minimally intrusive surgical treatments.