At Jersey Shore University Medical Center, we offer a variety of minimally invasive surgical weight loss surgery options to meet the needs of every patient, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, LAP-BAND® and revision surgeries.

Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve)

The most common bariatric procedure performed, sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive surgical weight loss procedure which in most cases is performed through a few small incisions (laparoscopically or robotically). 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. While the size of the stomach is reduced, it still has the ability to function normally.

Advantages of the gastric sleeve approach are that the outer portion of the stomach that contains the majority of ghrelin, a hunger-producing hormone, is removed. This is also a viable option for those with existing anemia, Crohn’s disease, and numerous other conditions that make them too high risk for intestinal bypass procedures or procedures that require implants (gastric banding).

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass is performed laparoscopically or robotically through a few tiny incisions in most cases. In this 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.

Advantages of gastric bypass surgery are that many of the calories from the foods that you eat do not enter the body. Malabsorption promotes more weight loss. Patients will be directed to take certain vitamins and minerals.

Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND® System Procedure)

With no cutting or stapling of the stomach, the LAP-BAND® System offers fewer risks and a generally faster recovery time than other bariatric procedures — so you can be back to your normal activity in usually about a week’s time. In most cases, the LAP-BAND® System is put into place during a laparoscopic or robotic procedure, using general anesthesia. The procedure is performed using long, thin instruments inserted through a few tiny incisions. Often done on an outpatient basis, the surgery itself typically takes about an hour and is reversible.

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.

Revision surgery can be performed on patients who underwent any type of bariatric surgery, but gastric bypass procedures are the most difficult to revise or reverse.  Once revision surgery is performed, you will be able to continue your weight loss journey.

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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