Gastro Intestinal Surgery
Not only is Brand Surgical Institute the place for cosmetic surgery in Glendale, but we also specialize in gastrointestinal surgery for the treatment of obesity. This kind of surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, alters the digestive process. The procedures are divided into three main types: restrictive, malabsorptive and combined restrictive/malabsorptive. Weight loss by restrictive procedures is accomplished by limiting the size of the stomach to control food consumption, such as with LAP-BAND surgery. BSI’s LAP-BAND surgery in Los Angeles has produced extraordinary results for many satisfied patients. The LAP-BAND System is a minimally invasive procedure that can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual. If weight loss isn’t proceeding as expected, the LAP-BAND can be tightened accordingly to produce the desired results. Malabsorptive surgery, also known as intestinal bypass, is no longer recommended by physicians. It has been shown to result in severe nutritional deficiencies; food does not pass through the intestines and thus is not absorbed. This also means calories and essential nutrients are not absorbed. Combined restrictive/malabsorptive procedures, such as gastric bypass surgery, use stomach restriction in combination with partially bypassing the small intestine. As with its expertise in LAP-BAND surgery, BSI’s gastric bypass surgery in Los Angeles has made many patients in Los Angeles very happy. Weight loss has given them a new lease on life. What are you waiting for? Contact us for a consultation and start living a healthier lifestyle today!
