Morbid obesity is a serious and increasingly common disease that represents a severe handicap and causes major health problems such as Type II diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, hypertension, arthritis etc. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) is the most commonly performed bariatric procedure because it consistently produces long term weight loss at a level of risk that is similar with any other surgical procedure. The open RYGBP has been performed for over 40 years and is currently the “GOLD STANDARD” for bariatric surgery. Over the past twenty years, Dr. Anez has been perfecting his technique for open RYGBP until he developed the mini incision open RYGBP with it obvious benefits as shown below. Mini-Incision Open Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass    (Click photos to enlarge) The incision is approximately 3.5” to 4” long (less pain and hernias) The procedure takes only 30 to 40 minutes to perform versus 2-3 hours laparoscopically Hospital stay is 2 to 3 days It is reversible. At the OBESITY SURGERY CENTER, Dr. Anez and his associates have performed over 4,000 mini-open RYGBP in the past 4 years with excellent results. Our mortality and complication rates are lower than the national average. Our centers excel in their aftercare programs which provide counseling by bariatric dietitians, dedicated physician assistants and nurses, monthly support groups and web page service. We have a panel of well qualified physicians interested in the care of the morbidly obese to refer our patients to when necessary such as cardiologists, pulmonologists, endocrinologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, physical therapists, etc. The hospitals we work with are top notch, give us full support, and take excellent care of our patients. FAIRS OAKS HOSPITAL just received the designation of BARIATRIC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE by the AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY.   We have also gained expertise in performing tummy tucks after massive weight loss, incisional hernia repair, arm dermolipectomy etc

 

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