Find a Local Bariatric Surgeon in Pennsylvania

One of the most troublesome public health trends today is America’s obesity epidemic.  The far-reaching consequences of this issue have touched numerous states including Pennsylvania.  In addition to unfortunate though still lingering social stigma, people who are obese risk the later development of many other problems that include obstructive sleep apnea, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), and diabetes.  Because of the potential for ever-increasing health care expenditures and decreasing health status of obese individuals, lawmakers and medical practitioners have been engaging in discussion with the goal of discovering a solution.

Bariatric research has led to recent advances that have improved both the safety and effectiveness of various weight loss surgery procedures.  One example, gastric bypass, promotes weight loss by sealing off the top section of the stomach to create a very small pouch.  Because a much smaller amount of food is needed to generate the “full” feeling with this pouch, the patient consumes fewer calories, which leads to weight loss.  As a final step, the surgeon uses a bypass in order to redirect food to the rest of the digestive system.  The second most routinely performed type is the lap band.  Other procedures are also available, and whether they are opted for by the surgeon will depend on factors like the patient’s Body Mass Index and current health.

For a surgery evaluation by a Pennsylvania surgeon, contact the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Albert Einstein Medical Center – or use the links below for a surgeon by you.

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