Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program

This procedure is sometimes referred to simply as the "gastric bypass" or the "RNY." This is the longest tenured bariatric surgery and thus has a long track record of safety and success. Average expected weight loss is 65%-75% of excess body weight. This is often the procedure of choice in patients with diabetes and reflux disease given that it can cure or dramatically improve these diseases. 

This is the most technically challenging of the procedures performed at this institution with the longer operating and anesthesia times. Life long vitamin supplementation and abstaining from anti-inflammatory medications is required after this procedure. There is a long term risk of marginal ulcer formation and internal hernia after this surgery. Average hospital stay is 1-2 days.
 

Sometimes referred to as the "VSG" or simply the "sleeve" this is a newer procedure when compared to the gastric bypass. However, it is currently the most popular and commonly performed bariatric surgery in the USA. Average expected weight loss is 60-65% of excess body weight. This procedure is technically less demanding with shorter anesthesia and operative times compared to the gastric bypass. 

Patients are also required to take vitamin supplements following this operation. Patients see dramatic improvement in their medical problems following surgery, however, patients are at risk of developing new reflux disease after surgery or are at risk of seeing their preexisting reflux disease worsen. Average hospital stay is 1-2 days.

The laparoscopic gastric band has fallen out of favor nationally. If you have a gastric band or are interested in one, feel free to contact us.