Obesity Surgery
:: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding :: Sleeve Gastrectomy
:: Gastric Bypass :: Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG)
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
What is The LapBand?
 The Lap-Band is considered the least traumatic of all weight loss surgeries since there is no cutting, stapling or stomach re-routing. The LapBand Procedure induces weight loss by reducing the capacity of the stomach, which restricts the amount of food that can be consumed.
During the procedure, Dr. Vohra uses laparoscopic techniques to implant an inflatable silicone band into the patient’s abdomen. Like a wristwatch, the band is fastened around the upper stomach to create a new, tiny stomach pouch that limits and controls the amount of food you eat. . As a result, patients experience an earlier sensation of fullness and are satisfied with smaller amounts of food.
 With the LapBand, the diameter of the band is adjustable for a customized weight loss rate. To modify the size of the band, its inner surface can be inflated or deflated with a saline solution.
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If you are considering the Lapband surgery, we recommend that you call our office or attend one of Dr. Vohra’s Free educational weight loss seminars (put a link here to go to the seminar page)
Call our bariatric team at 516.374.8631
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
This is a relatively new approach. It is the first component of the duodenal switch operation and involves removing the lateral 2/3rds of the stomach with a stapling device. It can be done laparoscopically ( keyhole surgery) but is not reversible. It basically leaves a stomach tube instead of a stomach sac.
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Gastric Bypass
Here a small stomach pouch is created to restrict food intake. Next, a Y-shaped section of the small intestine is attached to the pouch to allow food to bypass the lower stomach, the duodenum (the first segment of the small intestine), and the first portion of the jejunum (the second segment of the small intestine). This bypass reduces the absorption of nutrients and thereby reduces the calorie intake.
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Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG)
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG) is a purely restrictive procedure. In this procedure the upper stomach near the esophagus is stapled vertically for about 2-1/2 inches (6 cm) to create a smaller stomach pouch. The outlet from the pouch is restricted by a band or ring that slows the emptying of the food and thus creates the feeling of fullness.
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