Bariatric Surgery
With obesity rates in the United States soaring, weight loss is a challenge facing more Americans than ever before.
Bariatirc or weight-loss surgery can be an important option for some patients who are diagnosed as severely obese and who are unable to lose weight through diet, exercise, and other measures. This surgical option has gained popularity in recent years as procedures are performed using minimally invasive surgical techniques (laparoscopically assisted surgery), which means smaller incisions, lower infection rates, and shorter recovery periods.
Weight-loss surgery is often performed for patients who are severely obese and have other health problems, such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure. Bariatric procedures have been proven to dramatically reduce a patient’s weight, when important lifestyle changes are also followed.
Doctors who perform bariatric surgery at Heartland Surgical Specialty Hospital offer patients a multidisciplinary approach and a personal care plan developed to their individual needs. The program includes a comprehensive evaluation, counseling, and a support staff experienced in caring for patients having weight loss surgery.
Bariatric surgeons at Heartland Surgical Specialty Hospital are board-certified surgeons and recognized by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Procedures include:
- Laparoscopic gastric bypass
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAPBAND®)
- Laparoscopic gastric sleeve
- Revision surgery
