Cirugía para la pérdida de peso
La cirugía para la pérdida de peso, también conocida como cirugía para adelgazar, generalmente se realiza en pacientes que luchan contra la obesidad. Existen diferentes tipos de cirugía bariátrica, pero todos tienen como objetivo disminuir la ingesta de alimentos para perder peso rápidamente.
Bariatric surgery in Arlington, Texas
Medical City Arlington is now offering a full range of weight-loss procedures to patients who are ready make a change and commit to losing weight and living a healthier life.
Services include an initial evaluation, surgery plans and follow-up treatments. A multidisciplinary team offers advanced care, including minimally invasive surgical options.
Expert weight loss services in Arlington, Texas
Medical City Arlington is proud to offer a full range of bariatric services and surgical procedures, including:
- Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) — During this procedure, a surgeon will staple a small pouch in the stomach. The rest of the stomach is divided and the new stomach pouch will empty into the small intestine.
- Sleeve gastrectomy — During this procedure, the surgeon creates a sleeve of the stomach with a stapling device. The remaining portion is removed. This procedure also results in a decrease of the hunger hormone.
- Duodenal switch — This is when the surgeon combines a sleeve of the stomach with a bypass of the intestines. The duodenal switch blocks up to 80 percent of fat calorie absorption, leading to lasting weight loss.
- Gastric banding — During this procedure, the surgeon will place a band around the upper part of the stomach. The band restricts the amount of food that can be consumed at a meal and allows nutrients to be fully absorbed into the body.
- Revision surgery — If you have experienced inadequate results or complications from a previous bariatric surgery, we offer revision procedures to help you reach your weight loss goals.
In keeping with a commitment to offer the most advanced medical procedures, robotic bariatric surgery is also offered. These procedures allow surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgeries with less scarring, less blood lost and a faster recovery time.
Virtual bariatric seminar
Medical City Arlington hosts free information sessions for prospective patients. Attendance is encouraged prior to an initial visit with a physician.