An epidemic in the USA, it is estimated that there are 300,000 deaths every year related to Obesity. In the last century several surgical techniques have been developed in order to help patients maintain there weight loss. The most successful ones as adjustable gastric banding and gastric bypass are performed laparoscopically.
For Banding
Hospital Stay: 24 Hours
Type of Anesthesia: General
Operative Time: 60 minutes
Possible Complications: Slippage
For Bypass
Hospital Stay: 96 Hours
Type of Anesthesia: General
Operative Time: 180 – 240 minutes
Possible Complications: Bleeding, Infections, Leaks, Obstructions
