Category: Bariatric Surgery
Why Experience Matters in Robotic Surgery When people hear ‘robotic surgery,’ many picture a machine operating by itself. The reality is very different, and it matters when you are choosing a surgeon. The da Vinci robotic surgical system never makes...
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About Choosing the Right Surgical Approach Patients often arrive at a consultation wondering: ‘Should I have robotic surgery?’ It is a fair question, but it is rarely the first one that needs answering. After more than 2,500 robotic surgeries and...
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“How long will it take me to recover?” It is one of the first questions patients ask when they learn they may be a candidate for robotic surgery, and it is an important one. Your recovery affects your work, your...
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Gastric Pouch Revision and Stoma Revision A potential solution for weight regain after gastric bypass. If you’ve had gastric bypass surgery and have started to regain weight, you’re not alone. Many patients come to Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors feeling frustrated...
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Understanding Conversion from Sleeve Gastrectomy to Mini-Gastric Bypass (MGB) If you had a sleeve gastrectomy and the results didn’t last. Or, if you’ve been struggling with persistent acid reflux since your surgery. You are not alone, and you’re not out...
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What Patients Need to Know For many patients, the gastric band provided early weight loss success. Over time, however, many patients develop complications, weight regain, or symptoms that affect their quality of life. If that’s your experience, it reflects...
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What You Need to Know As You Explore Your Weight Loss Options For many people, achieving long-term success in weight loss involves more than just one approach. At Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors, we often discuss integrating surgical and medical therapies,...
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What’s true, what’s not, and how to decide what works best for you. At Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors, led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Hesham Atwa, we specialize in both surgical weight loss and medically supported treatment plans. As medications like...
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Building protein into your routine doesn’t have to be complicated. If you’ve had bariatric surgery—or you’re considering it—you’ve likely heard this phrase more than once: “Make sure you’re getting enough protein.“ And while it may sound like a simple suggestion,...
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Losing weight—whether through bariatric surgery, medical weight loss, or GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Mounjaro—is a huge accomplishment. But for many, the journey doesn’t end with the number on the scale. Loose skin, stubborn fat pockets, and changes in...
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