Category: Gastrectomy
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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A sleeve gastrectomy is the most common weight loss procedure performed in the United States. It is typically performed as a robotic laparoscopic surgery. During surgery, about 80% of your stomach is removed leaving a tubular shaped stomach about the...
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As the Director of Robotic Surgery at St. Charles Hospitals in New York, Dr. Hesham Atwa is often asked about the benefits of robotic surgery – particularly when it comes to weight loss surgery. Here are Dr. Hesham Atwa’s top...
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The Sleeve Gastrectomy, also known as a Gastric Sleeve is currently the most common weight loss surgery performed in the United States. At Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors, patients inquiring about weight loss surgery learn about all of their options in...
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Americans are getting heavier overall. Obesity can cause significant medical, social, and psychological problems. Sometimes it makes normal daily activities impossible. For some individuals, bariatric surgery is the best alternative to solving the problem of being obese. One recently...
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