Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery

For those struggling with severe obesity and related health problems, the gold standard treatment option is Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. It is well proven to be safe and effective. By expertly reconfiguring the digestive system, we help patients achieve long-term weight control so they can enjoy more active and fulfilling lives.

In this procedure, a laparoscopic (minimally invasive) technique is used that allows placement of a tiny camera and micro instruments through five small incisions made in your abdomen. The surgeon creates a "new," smaller stomach and re-routes the digestive channel. With a smaller stomach, you will only be able to eat small amounts of food at one time.

With a shrunken stomach unable to hold more than a few bites per meal and fewer calories absorbed, patients experience a natural, progressive weight loss over 1-2 years. Most see dramatic resolution of obesity-related conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea as well.