Gastric sleeve surgery (also known as sleeve gastrectomy) was originally the first part of a ‘staged’ gastric bypass surgery. Surgeons used a ‘staged’ approach for super morbid obese patients (extremely …
Lap Band Compared to Gastric Bypass Surgery
Both procedures are effective and both carry certain risks and benefits. Which is right for you? Procedure Gastric Bypass Lap Band Operative Time 2 Hours 45 Minutes to 1 Hour …
Gastric Sleeves Now Covered By Insurance
An amazing thing happened over the last few years. More and more surgeons have presented data that showed that gastric sleeves (Sleeve Gastrectomies) are an effective primary surgical procedure for …
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