Dr. Scott Shikora discusses and demonstrates the robotic sleeve gastrectomy, a bariatric surgery option for weight loss and metabolic treatment in patients with body mass index (BMI) of greater than 40 or BMI greater than 35 with major co-morbid condition. Bariatric surgery can result in meaningful and sustainable weight loss. The sleeve gastrectomy is a procedure that is growing in popularity and is an alternative to the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band or the Roux-Y gastric bypass procedure. At Brigham and Women's Hospital, surgeons are using the robot to further improve the sleeve gastrectomy procedure.
The Center for Metabolic Health and Bariatric Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital is a full service, comprehensive Level 1A Center of Excellence accredited Bariatric Center with the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Shikora is the Director of the Brigham and Women's Center for Metabolic Health and Bariatric Surgery
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View our New Patient Information video to learn whether bariatric surgery makes sense for you. In this video you will learn about the types of surgical procedures that are available, nutrition and lifestyle changes that are necessary before and after surgery, insurance and financial issues related to bariatric surgery, and how to take the next steps.
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