Weight-Loss Surgery

Many people who are overweight have tried different diets, medications and professional weight-loss services for years without long-term success. Weight-loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, can help those individuals struggling with obesity. It helps them get the long-term weight loss they need and lead longer and healthier lives.

There are many factors that can contribute to obesity and being overweight. Lifestyle habits, environment, genetics and family history all have a role in your weight. This can make it particularly difficult to manage and lose weight. However, being overweight can cause multiple heart conditions. 

Weight management can be beneficial to your overall health. A weight loss doctor can help you develop a plan to lose weight through healthy eating and exercise. However, sometimes people need extra help. 

The Negative Effects of Being Overweight

Being overweight causes extra strain on your heart which results in high blood pressure. Overtime, high blood pressure causes harm to the heart and blood vessels as it increases the workload. 

The added force and stress damages the tissues inside the arteries. Bad (LDL) cholesterol forms plaque along the tears in the artery walls. With high cholesterol, the plaque builds up over time and makes it difficult for blood to flow through your arteries. If left untreated, the plaque and damage to the arteries can lead to heart failure, heart attack and stroke. 

Being overweight also increases your risk of type 2 diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes struggle with various complications. Type 2 diabetes is when the body is unable to regulate and use sugar as fuel. It is caused by insulin resistance. This means that although your pancreas creates insulin, your cells don’t respond to it. Your pancreas tries to over-correct and makes more insulin. As a result, your blood sugar rises. 

High sugar, over time, can be damaging and cause other problems. Serious complications resulting from type 2 diabetes include heart disease, nerve damage and kidney disease. 

Types of Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgeons will work with you to help identify if weight-loss surgery might be right for you. Our experienced bariatric team offers multiple surgical options, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. 

Both can be performed using the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System. Robotic-assisted surgery provides surgeons with much improved visualization and greater dexterity. It’s a less invasive approach compared to traditional open surgeries. Benefits to the patient can include smaller incisions, less blood loss and quicker recovery.

If you qualify for surgery, we offer the following weight-loss procedures:

Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy

The robotic sleeve gastrectomy surgery reduces the size of the stomach. It removes the part of the stomach that holds the main producer of hunger hormones. The procedure will help you feel full while eating less. Over the course of two years, most patients lose 60 to 70 percent of their excess body weight after the procedure. 

During a robotic gastrectomy, a surgeon uses a robotic platform to make a few small incisions in the abdomen. The surgeon uses a camera to see inside the body. They use tools to precisely cut the stomach vertically into two sections. The larger section is removed and the stomach remaining is stapled shut. 

This procedure commonly uses the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System to provide superior visualization and precision.  

After this minimally invasive procedure, patients can expect:

• A shorter hospital stay at medical facility
• Low rate of gastrointestinal leaks
• Low risk of needing follow-up surgery

Robotic Gastric Bypass

The robotic gastric bypass surgery reduces the amount of food that you can eat. It also limits the amount of calories absorbed by the body. Over the course of two years, most patients lose 70 to 80 percent of their excess body weight after the procedure.

During a robotic gastric bypass, a surgeon uses a robotic platform to make a few small incisions in the abdomen. The surgeon uses a camera to see inside the body. 

They use tools to precisely remove the top of your stomach and seal it. This creates a small pouch from the top section of your stomach. The pouch is then attached to your small intestine. 

This procedure commonly uses the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System to provide superior visualization and precision. 

After this minimally invasive procedure, patients can expect:

• A shorter hospital stay at medical facility
• Low rate of gastrointestinal leaks
• Low risk of needing follow-up surgery

*Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if robotic surgery or minimally invasive surgery is right for you.

Contact TexomaCare for Weight-Loss Options

For more details on robotic gastric sleeve surgery and the risks of this procedure contact our office at 903-416-6490. Also, visit the Weight-Loss Surgery Process page to learn more of what to expect.

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Location

TexomaCare Surgery at Denison
5012 S US Hwy 75
Suite 105
Denison, TX 75020
903-416-6490