Locate a Bariatric Surgeon
Bronxville, New York
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Location and Contact Details
Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital /
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
Phone: 914.787.4000
Weight Loss Surgeons
Dr. Marc Bessler, MD
Dr. Daniel Davis
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Types of Gastric Banding/Bypass Performed
1. Lap-Band (Adjustable Gastric Banding System)
2. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
3. Banded Gastric Bypass
LAP-BAND (Adjustable Gastric Banding System)
Lap-band is the most common form of weight loss surgery in Europe and
Australia. Approved by the FDA, it is usually performed laparoscopically.
It is one of the least invasive approaches to obesity because neither
the stomach nor the intestine is cut.
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Since 1997, the Center for Obesity Surgery has been performing a laparoscopic
gastric bypass procedure. In laparoscopic surgeries, surgical instruments
are inserted through small incisions rather than a large one. Patients
benefit by having a faster recovery time than with traditional surgery,
a lower risk of hernia, and less scarring. Laparoscopic surgery also protects
the patient's immune function, whereas open surgery can compromise the
immune system and even promote the growth of any existing tumors. Possible
complications of bowel obstruction and leaks should be discussed with
your physician.
Banded Gastric Bypass
This procedure is a combination of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and the
once common Vertical Banded Gastroplasty. In this operation, the implantation
of a plastic band around the stomach pouch (resulting in significant restriction
of food intake) in addition to the changes of absorption seen from the
gastric bypass, may have been associated with 20% more excess weight loss
than one would expect from gastric bypass alone. Therefore, expected weight
loss is 60-90% of a patient's excess weight. At this time, Banded Gastric
Bypass is only being offered at our center as part of a study. If results
from this study show a benefit, this may be offered outside the study
in the future.
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