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Advanced Laparoscopic Specialists: the best bariatric weight loss surgery
As specialists we are proud to have some of the safest and best outcomes in the nation, with a ZERO mortality rate to date and nationally recognized as a center of excellence. However, complications are associated with any surgical procedure.
Risks Associated with Bariatric Surgery include but are not limited to:
- Bleeding
- Pain
- Pneumonia
- Complications due to anesthesia and medications
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Injury to stomach, esophagus, or surrounding organs
- Infection
- Blood clots
- Stroke or heart attack
- Death
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Dehydration
- Gallstones
- Bowel obstruction
- Stretching of the stomach
- Vomiting and nausea
- Ulcer
- Protein Deficiency, Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency
Note: Risks are associated with any type of surgery, including abdominal surgery.
Risks Associated with Gastric Banding
- Migration of implant (band erosion, band slippage)
- Tubing-related complications (port disconnection, tubing kinking)
- Band leak
- Esophageal spasm, dilitation
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), although most patients experience improvement in reflux.
- Port-site infection
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