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Bariatric Center Team
Bariatric surgery at Excel Medical Center
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General Information
Bariatric Surgery
Obesity is a major health problem worldwide and has reached an epidemic proportion. Obesity is a major risk factor for many diseases and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.Read moreBariatric Center - FAQ's
Gastric bypass
A gastric bypass is the most common form of bariatric surgery and a highly effective weight loss surgery procedure. Through a gastric bypass, food will bypass the stomach and some of the intestine, meaning that less food is required to satisfy your appetite and fewer calories are absorbed.Read more
Sleeve Gastrectomy
The sleeve increases the feeling of fullness quicker and therefore the amount of food which can be consumed is reduced, which will result in weight loss similarly to a gastric band but without the need for adjustment.Read more
Gastric band surgery
A gastric band is an inflatable silicone ring that is placed around the upper part of the stomach, creating a small opening to the rest of the stomach. Once in your body, the gastric band controls the amount of food required to fill you up and the speed at which food passes from the pouch to your stomach.Read more» More Bariatric Center - FAQ's
Last Research
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity
Abstract. The epidemic of obesity in the United States is a major public health issue and more than a third of adults are now considered obese (body mass index 30 kg/m2). Surgery for morbid obesity, bariatric surgery, is the most durable treatment for this disease and about 140,000 cases are performed annually.Read moreHealth Information
