Sleeve Gastrectomy Has Quickly Become a Preferred Procedure for Bariatric Surgeons and Patients
Because of the weight loss success and minimal complications achieved by patients of top-tier bariatric surgeons like Dr. Michael Feiz, the gastric sleeve procedure has surpassed older weight loss surgeries.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Weight loss surgery has been a viable option for obese patients for decades, but the types of surgeries being performed today are not your mother's procedures. Once thought to be the gold-standard for bariatric operations, the gastric bypass procedure is slowly fading away. While it initially started to lose traction in the early 2000s when the far less invasive and reversible Lap Band procedure was introduced, more and more patients and doctors are opting for the revolutionary sleeve gastrectomy procedure that is seen as a safe and effective happy medium between the bypass and the Lap Band. Michael Feiz, M.D., F.A.C.S. has spent much of his time in the past several years perfecting this incredible laparoscopic procedure to give patients the best chance to lose excess weight while keeping risks at a minimum.
In a study that analyzed data from 39 hospitals in the state of Michigan, it was found that the gastric sleeve procedure surged from only 6% of all procedures in 2008, all the way to 67.3% of all procedures in 2013. This means that in only 5 years, the amount of gastric sleeve procedures performed increased by over 1000%! While this growth is not necessarily typical across all states, it is an astounding level of growth for a medical procedure.
The main reason why someone would choose the sleeve gastrectomy over the gastric bypass is that it is shown to be safer, resulting in fewer complications and a lower mortality rate. Also, the gastric bypass fundamentally changes the way we digest food and can interfere with necessary nutrient absorption. The sleeve simply reduces the size of the stomach, and does nothing to change the path in which food travels.
Patients are also choosing the sleeve over the Lap Band procedure because it is shown to help patients lose weight more quickly. Additionally, the sleeve procedure does not involve the implantation of any foreign objects in the body. While the lap band generally has a lower rate of complications, it can occasionally slip over time, so Lap Band patients require visits to their doctor every 3 to 6 months to ensure that the band is still in its proper place and working properly.
While the sleeve gastrectomy seems to be the more popular choice, it is important to remember that no procedure is right for everyone, and Dr. Feiz may recommend the Lap Band procedure for certain patients. But, no matter what procedure a potential weight loss patient selects, it's also incredibly important that they pick the right doctor for weight loss surgery. For obese patients in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, there is no better option than Dr. Feiz. His skill and experience is unmatched, and his bedside manner and post-operative care is heralded by former patients. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Feiz or to learn more about the different procedures that he performs, call 310-855-8058 or visit his website today!
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