Bariatric Surgery
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The Saint Alphonsus Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program transforms lives! We will help you achieve lasting weight loss and improved health, even curing long standing, obesity-related medical problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sleep apnea in many patients. Our program is focused on helping you achieve your goals through a comprehensive approach that includes: multi-disciplinary, dietary counseling and education, age and health appropriate exercise and precision, robotic surgery. By listening and developing a relationship with you, our team will customize a program that will help you achieve your goals and support you every step of the way.
The two most common surgical operations for treating obesity are the Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy. These minimally invasive surgeries are performed laparoscopically through multiple small incisions (5 or 10mm) in the patient's abdomen.
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Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass Procedure
This weight loss procedure involves creating a stomach pouch about the size of a person's thumb. This limits how much a person can eat. Then, the small intestine is divided about 2 feet downstream from the stomach. One end of the intestine is brought up and attached to the small stomach pouch (gastrojejunostomy). The other end of the intestine is attached to the downstream intestinal tract. The gastric bypass restricts how much food a person can eat and results in decreased absorption of the food a person eats.
Gastric Sleeve Procedure
Gastric sleeve surgery which is also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a bariatric surgery operation. This procedure is typically performed laparoscopically, where small instruments are inserted through multiple small incisions in the upper abdomen. It removes a large portion of the stomach, and leaves behind a narrow “sleeve.” Reducing the size of the stomach by 75%-80%. This helps to restrict calories and reduce hunger. This surgery helps those with severe obesity achieve effective weight loss. Gastric sleeve surgery limits the size of your stomach which restricts the amount of food you can eat. It prompts hormonal changes that help with weight loss. These same hormonal changes also help relieve conditions associated with being overweight, such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Gastric Sleeve surgery is done only after you've tried to lose weight by improving your diet and exercise habits.
Awards and Accreditations
At Saint Alphonsus, our Metabolic and Bariatric Center is an accredited "Comprehensive Center" by the American College of Surgeons. This means you can confidently place your trust in our team of experts to achieve excellent surgical weight loss outcomes for you by following comprehensive safety standards and protocols. Learn more about our clinical outcomes here.
Blue Distinction Specialty Care is a national centers of excellence program recognizing healthcare facilities that demonstrate care, treatment expertise, and better overall patient results. The Saint Alphonsus Metabolic and Bariatric Center has been recognized by BlueCross BlueShield for this distinction by providing a full range of bariatric surgery care, including surgical care, post-operative care, outpatient follow-up care and patient education. Learn more here.
Saint Alphonsus has been designated by Cigna Healthcare as a 3-Star Quality Bariatric Center for having an active status with Cigna as a participating bariatric treatment being accredited through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) in either Comprehensive, or Comprehensive with Adolescent accreditation types. Saint Alphonsus has also been designated by Cigna Healthcare as a Bariatric Center of Excellence for meeting the same requirements mentioned above, as wells as receiving two or three stars for cost-efficiency – minimum volume criteria to be evaluated for cost efficiency is at least 50 inpatient bariatric procedures during the assessment period. Learn more about these designations here.