HCMC - Weight Loss Surgery

These operations are generations ahead of the older "stomach stapling" procedures of the past and offer obese people the most effective approach to weight loss surgery available today. Additionally, our doctors provide the full spectrum of obesity surgery services including revisional procedures, adolescent care, elderly care and a variety of other obesity related procedures. We have had very few instances of having to turn patients down based on medical complexity concerns due to our world class peri-operative care.

The laparoscopic and the open methods of surgery are both offered. These are the different ways the surgeon can use to access the abdominal contents. Either way, what is done on the inside is about the same. A person can expect the same weight loss regardless of the approach.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

This is the most common procedure done for gastric bypass.

Before Operation

During surgery, the top part of the stomach where

food enters is made into a new, smaller stomach.

The new stomach is then attached to the intestine.

(See picture below.)

After Operation

After Surgery

The old stomach holds about 22 ounces

of food. The new stomach holds about

1 ounce. People feel full with much less

food. The original stomach is left in place.

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band

In this procedure, a hollow band is placed around the upper end of the stomach. This band is connected to a port that is placed just under the skin. The band creates a pouch when it is tightened. The size of the band can be changed to control the rate at which food exits the stomach pouch.