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Category: Weight-Loss Surgery

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The Surgeon Behind the Robot

October 13, 2026 | 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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What 2,500 Robotic Surgery Cases Have Taught Dr. Hesham Atwa

October 09, 2026 | Bariatric Surgery

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 Does It Take to Recover From Robotic Surgery?

October 06, 2026 | Bariatric Surgery

“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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A New Option for Patients Experiencing Weight Regain After Sleeve Surgery

July 18, 2026 | Weight-Loss Surgery

What You Need to Know About MagDI After Sleeve Gastrectomy If you had sleeve gastrectomy and have experienced weight regain, less weight loss than you hoped for, or difficulty controlling type 2 diabetes after surgery, you are not alone. Many...

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Can a Sleeve Gastrectomy Be Revised After Weight Regain?

July 07, 2026 | Weight-Loss Surgery

All About Re-Sleeve Surgery If you’ve had a sleeve gastrectomy and are noticing weight regain after years of success, you’re not alone. Many patients come to Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors wondering whether their sleeve has “stretched” and if anything can...

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SADI-S Revision Weight Loss Surgery

June 30, 2026 | Weight-Loss Surgery

A Powerful Option for Weight Loss and Metabolic Health After Sleeve Gastrectomy If you’ve previously had a sleeve gastrectomy and are struggling with weight regain, inadequate weight loss, or persistent obesity-related health problems, you may be wondering what options are...

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Gastric Pouch Revision and Stoma Revision

June 10, 2026 | Bariatric Surgery

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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When the Gastric Sleeve Isn’t Enough Anymore

May 28, 2026 | Bariatric Surgery

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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Gastric Band Removal with a Conversion Procedure

May 07, 2026 | Bariatric Surgery

  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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Combining Bariatric Surgery with GLP-1 Medications

January 13, 2026 | Bariatric Surgery

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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