The Procedure-Lake Pointe Medical Center-Rowlett, TX

Our Board Certified surgeons perform three specialized procedures - the Gastric Bypass, the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, and the Gastric Sleeve.

Gastric Bypass

Advantages:

•Rapid initial weight loss

•Laparoscopic approach is possible

•Longer experience in USA

Disadvantages:

•Stomach cutting, stapling and intestinal re-routing required

•More operative complications than LAP-BAND

•Portion of digestive tract is bypassed, resulting in nutritional deficiencies

•“Dumping syndrome” can occur

•Non-adjustable

•Extremely difficult to reverse

•Higher mortality rate than LAP-BAND

•Technically complex NOT reversible

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

This technique is minimally invasive and involves placing a band around the upper portion of the stomach. The band creates a small stomach pouch that serves to restrict food intake and make one feel full faster. The small stomach pouch slowly releases food to the lower portion of the stomach through the opening created by the band. The diameter of the band is adjustable to each individuals needs and can be changed over time based on weight loss.

Advantages:

•Lowest mortality/complication rate

•Least invasive surgical approach

•No stapling, cutting, or intestinal re-routing

•Adjustable

•Reversible

•Low malnutrition risk

Disadvantages:

•Slower initial weight loss than Gastric Bypass

•Regular follow-up critical for optimal results

•Requires implanted medical device

Gastric Sleeve

Advantages:

•Safer than gastric bypass for patients with multiple health risks

•Maintains normal digestion – no malabsorption or dumping

•The body is free of foreign objects

•Expected excess weight loss is 60-70% at two years

Disadvantages:

•Less common procedure in the US, but this is rapidly changing

•Stomach stapling required

•More operative complications than LAP-BAND

•May require additional procedures in order to lose all the weight

Each of these procedures has its own benefits and drawbacks that will be

covered in detail at our free seminars or one-on-one consultations. To view

our seminar schedule and sign up to attend, please click here.

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