TAMPA (BLOOM) – Bariatric surgery can be done using open surgery through a large incision, but it can also now be done using minimally invasive robotic surgery. Gastric bypass shrinks your stomach ...

Patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes who undergo metabolic bariatric surgery achieve greater weight loss and better ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

What Is a Bariatric Surgeon? A bariatric surgeon is a doctor who performs gastric bypass and other types of surgeries that help you lose weight. They’re sometimes called metabolic surgeons. Your ...

A study found laparoscopic surgery had a lower risk of wound infection and incisional hernia than open bariatric surgery, according to findings published in the Archives of Surgery. Researchers ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Obesity is a mounting health crisis globally and is linked to various chronic conditions. For those battling obesity, bariatric surgery has emerged as a beacon of hope. Bariatric ...

According to Dr. Parrish, gastric bypass has been effectively utilized for decades and is one of the most common procedures performed at his practice. He adds that it is still one of the most ...

The first time I told my daughter I was considering bariatric surgery, my family was enjoying dinner at a sports bar during a weekend getaway. It was December 2020, and I had already been to a ...

Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass are two types of weight loss surgery. They are effective for weight loss and for managing metabolic disorders such as diabetes. Metabolic disorders disrupt the ...

Studies have reported cases of people developing autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. But research is mixed as to whether there’s a link.