Surgical weight loss procedures
PPG – Bariatric Surgery offers the following surgical weight loss procedures. We are here to help you understand the differences between the procedures and what is best for your lifestyle.
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
One of the most popular and successful surgical approaches to weight loss surgery is the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, which is considered the ‘gold standard’ of all bariatric procedures. This procedure involves modification of the stomach into a small upper pouch so that only a small amount of food can be eaten at one time. Food is routed past much of the stomach and into the first part of the small intestine. Weight loss is typically dramatic, and co-morbidities can be reduced by 80-90%. This procedure is performed laparoscopically.
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
With this procedure, approximately 75% of the stomach is removed, leaving behind a smaller, tube-shaped stomach or “sleeve.” This new, smaller stomach limits the amount of food that is consumed so that you feel full. This leads to substantial weight loss and the resolution of many comorbidities, such as Type II diabetes. The advantages of this procedure include significant weight loss, no implantation of an artificial device, low risk of nutrient deficiencies, does not require frequent follow up adjustments, and does not involve rerouting of the intestines. This procedure is performed laparoscopically.
PPG - Bariatric Surgery is a comprehensive surgery center, meeting the national quality standards of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
The MBSAQIP standards ensure that metabolic and bariatric patients receive multidisciplinary medical care, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success. MBSAQIP-accredited centers offer preoperative and postoperative care designed specifically for patients with obesity.
To earn MBSAQIP accreditation, PPG - Bariatric Surgery met essential criteria for staffing, training, facility infrastructure and patient care pathways, ensuring its ability to support patients with obesity. The center also participates in a national data registry that yields semiannual reports on the quality of its surgical outcomes and identifies opportunities for quality improvement.
