Minimally Invasive Surgical Approaches Offered at Carson Surgical Group
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Laparoscopic
- Mean excess weight loss at 3 years of 62%1
- No implanted medical device
- Low rate of complications2
- Changes the signals your stomach sends to the rest of your body, including your brain, that control your blood sugar levels, feelings of fullness, and hunger.
Vertical sleeve gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic
- Mean excess weight loss at 3 years of 66%3
- No implanted medical device
- Changes the signals your stomach sends to the rest of your body, including your brain, that control your blood sugar levels, feelings of fullness, and hunger.
Surgery Requirements
- Must be between ages 18-65
- Body Mass Index: Greater than 40
1. O’Brien PE, McPhall T, Chaston TB, et al. Systematic review of medium-term weight loss after bariatric operations. Obes Surg. 2006; 16(8): 1032-1040.
2. Buchwald H. 2004 ASBS Consensus Conference Statement, Bariatric surgery for morbid obesity: Health implications for patients, health professionals, and third party payers. SOARD 2005;(1):371-8.
3. Fischer L, Hildebrandt C, Bruckner T, et al. Excessive weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy: a systematic review. Obes Surg. 2012 May; 22(5): 721-31.
