New Study Reveals that a Careful Bariatric Surgeon Really Can Make a Difference

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In results presented at the 2014 Obesity Week conference and published by Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, it was revealed that 5.3 percent of all hospital readmissions after bariatric surgery were entirely preventable. While weight loss surgery is known to be relatively safe compared to many of the more common surgical procedures, it is now more clear than ever exactly the effect that a skilled, experienced, and board certified surgeon like Michael Feiz, M.D., F.A.C.S. can have on a surgical outcome.

What makes the case for picking a careful surgeon even stronger is that this 5.3 percent rate of preventable readmission was only slightly below the rate of overall readmission, which stood at 5.9 percent. This means that if the surgeon does everything right, the non-preventable readmission rate for bariatric patients is at a minuscule .6 percent. That's only one in every 166 patients!

Dr. Feiz works hard to make surgery as safe and effective as possible for his patients, and has long practiced minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery that is proven to minimize both complications and post-surgical scarring. When patients come to Dr. Feiz for a sleeve gastrectomy, they do so with the knowledge that they are getting a procedure that is highly regarded for both safety and effectiveness. Not only is the sleeve gastrectomy proven to help patients lose weight quicker than the other procedures like the gastric band, it is also shown to have a  preventable readmission rate one percent lower than bariatric surgery as a whole.

Dr. Feiz is also extremely proud of the fact that his practice has a zero percent mortality rate amongst all of the surgeries that he has performed. Even though the long-term health benefits of getting bariatric surgery far outweigh the risks that may be associated with any procedure, Dr. Feiz does everything he can to keep these risks to a minimum.

In addition to being an outstanding choice for patients who value safety as their number one priority, Dr. Feiz and his staff are also extremely results-oriented. They provide patients with top-quality post-operative advice and dietary guidance to assure that every patient makes the most of this potentially life-saving procedure. Although bariatric surgery has helped countless patients lose weight by making dieting accessible and within reach, it still requires behavioral modifications that are sometimes difficult to make. But, with Dr. Feiz by their side, many patients find that the weight loss journey can be both attainable and incredibly rewarding. If you or someone you know is struggling with obesity and the various co-morbidities that come along with it, don't hesitate to call Dr. Feiz at (800) 868-5946 or visit the Dr. Feiz & Associates website today. Getting on track towards a healthy future may be the most important choice that you ever make.

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