Bariatric Surgery Program
The bariatric surgery program provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients seeking surgical weight management options. Treatment options for severe obesity also include diet, medication, exercise programs and behavior modifications. The physicians specialize in laproscopic surgical procedures and work as a team to determine the best course of treatment for each patient.
Lap Band Surgery
The lap band procedure involves the placement of an adjustable silicone band around the gastric fundus. The procedure differs from gastroplasty and gastric bypass in that it requires no dissection of the stomach. Use of the lap band is a less invasive procedure as well. The disadvantages to lap band are that it provides for less weight loss and requires fluoroscopy adjustments of the band. Lap band has been shown to achieve a 43 percent excess weight loss.Location
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