Center for Weight Loss Surgery

Weight-loss surgery could be an option for you if:

• Continued efforts to lose weight with diet and exercise have been unsuccessful.
• Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity).
• Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea. In some cases, you may qualify for certain types of weight-loss surgery if your BMI is 30 to 34 and you have serious weight-related health problems.

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At Jersey Shore University Medical Center, our expert physicians and dedicated staff work with you to ensure the best results. We help you achieve your weight loss goals by providing you with a personalized care plan and regular support groups to ensure that your surgery is not an experience you have to face alone.

Our surgeons perform the following procedures:

• Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve Surgery) – Approximately 75%-85% of the stomach is removed, transforming it into a thin, vertical “sleeve” the size of a banana. As a result, the amount of food you can consume is limited, helping you to feel full sooner.
• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery – A small stomach pouch is created within the existing stomach and directly connected to the small intestine. The remainder of the stomach is left intact. After the procedure, consumed food will enter the small pouch within the stomach, then directly into the small intestine, bypassing most of the stomach and the first section of the small intestine. Less food is absorbed into the body through this route.
• Lap Band® Surgery – The LAP-BAND® system is placed around the upper portion of the stomach, restricting the size of the stomach and the amount of food that can be held. This procedure is reversable.
• Weight Loss Revision Surgery – Revision, or correctional weight loss surgery, helps to resolve issues that may occur after bariatric surgery. This procedure is typically performed if there is insufficient weight loss after the initial bariatric procedure. Other reasons for revision surgery include if the patient has gained weight or experienced complications after the procedure.

Utilizing Robotic Techniques for Faster Recovery

All bariatric procedures can be performed with the da Vinci® Surgical System and state-of-the-art computer technology that utilizes a camera and small instruments. This cutting-edge system allows our surgeons to operate with greater dexterity and control than with traditional surgical approaches.

In addition to a faster recovery time, other potential advantages of robotic surgery include less blood loss, reduced postoperative pain, reduced risk for infection and faster recovery.

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