Category Archives: Bariatric Surgeon
Posted on December 2, 2010 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
Allergan Inc, maker of the popular Lap Band, is seeking FDA approval for the device to be used on patients with a body mass index below 40, according to a recent msnbc article. The Lap Band – a device used … Continue reading →
Posted on November 24, 2010 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
In a new open access article from BioMed Central, bariatric and general surgeons from Belgium discuss a combined bariatric procedure for super-super obese patients. The authors performed “primary laparoscopic adjustable banded Roux-en-Y gastric bypass” in six patients meeting criteria for … Continue reading →
Posted on November 5, 2010 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
According to some experts, teens with certain criteria may be viable candidates for bariatric surgery, a procedure for major weight loss in adults. One in four teens is obese and teen obesity is a serious public health concern, according to … Continue reading →
Posted on October 27, 2010 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
Morbidly obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery have a better chance of living a longer life, a recent study shows. The benefits of gastric bypass surgery for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more outweigh the … Continue reading →
Posted on October 15, 2010 by Rob (Last updated on February 21, 2013)
New research has found a link between weight loss surgery and improvements in memory function. A study, conducted by Dr. Gladys Strain of Weill Cornell Medical College, is one of the first to look at the surgery’s effect on cognitive … Continue reading →
