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If you are severely obese and want to find a board certified gastric bypass surgeon located in Los Angeles, see below. There are two types of bariatric surgery - adjustable gastric banding like Lap Band, and stomach bypass like Roux-en-Y. Always be guided by your physician. Good luck in your search for an obesity clinic in the Los Angeles area.

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Los Angeles, California

Location and Contact Details

Surgical Weight Control Center
Midway Hospital,
5901 W. Olympic Blvd.,
#300, Los Angeles
California 90036
Phone - 310-201-8290

Bariatric Surgeons

Dr. Carson Liu, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Medical Director Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery

Types of Gastric Surgery Performed

1. Roux en Y Gastric Bypass (Open or Laparoscopic)
2. LAP-BAND Gastric Surgery

Roux en Y Gastric Bypass (Open or Laparoscopic)
Roux en-Y Gastric Bypass is considered to be the “gold standard” of all bariatric surgical procedures because the gastric bypass is a time-tested operation (dating back to the late 1960’s). Significantly more information is available about the long-term results of the Roux en-Y Gastric Bypass (as compared to other available procedures) because its results have been documented for over 20 years.

The Roux en-Y operation provides a restrictive and malabsorptive method to weight loss because the stomach and small intestines are reconfigured. First, a “mini stomach” is created by permanently dividing the stomach, creating a stomach pouch that can hold about 2-3 bites of food. The intestine is then cut approximately one and one half feet beyond the stomach and is attached to the pouch to provide an outlet for the food. This aids in weight loss in that you cannot eat as much and you absorb fewer nutrients and calories.

LAP-BAND Gastric Surgery
Approved by the FDA in June 2001, the BioEnterics® LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System is the newest and the only adjustable surgical treatment for morbid obesity in the United States. It induces weight loss by reducing the capacity of the stomach, which restricts the amount of food that can be consumed. Since its clinical introduction in 1993, more than 100,000 LAP-BAND procedures have been performed around the world.

Least Traumatic Procedure
Since there is no cutting, stapling or stomach re-routing involved in the LAP-BAND System procedure, it is considered the least traumatic of all weight loss surgeries. The laparoscopic approach to the surgery also offers the advantages of reduced post-operative pain, shortened hospital stay and quicker recovery. If for any reason the LAP-BAND System needs to be removed, the stomach generally returns to its original form.

Bariatric Roux-en-Y Bypass Surgery Information

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Laparoscopic or open bariatric surgery, such as gastric banding or bypass is not an easy solution to morbid obesity and weight loss. It is a serious surgical procedure, involving health risks. To produce lasting weight loss it requires a long-term patient commitment to eating a healthy diet and following a regular program of physical exercise. Life-long use of nutritional supplements may also be necessary. So, before deciding, discuss your options fully with your doctor. © 2003-2008 Bariatric-Surgery.Info - Terms - Contact - Information - Resources - Add URL