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Obesity is a common problem in the United States. The U.S. Surgeon General, in a 1988 report on nutrition and health, estimated that one-fourth of adult Americans are overweight. The treatment of obesity is very difficult. Low-calorie, low-fat balanced diets are usually recommended, along with exercise. "Crash" diets and diet drugs are usually discouraged.

Minimally invasive surgical procedures have evolved in an effort to "shunt" or bypass a portion of the stomach. Five small surgical instruments the diameter of a pencil are introduced into the abdomen through 1-cm incisions. This allows the surgeon to pass a light, camera and instruments into the abdomen.The abdomen is inflated with carbon dioxide in order to allow the surgeon better visualization of your stomach and internal structures. Greater than two thirds of the stomach is "bypassed" and a small portion (generally 1-2 oz.) remains functional.

The hospital stay is usually about five to seven days.

For your convenience, Presbyterian Healthcare is providing you the list of all surgeons who perform this procedure and have requested to be listed on this site. When making your selection, we encourage you to meet with the surgeon and inquire about training, number of procedures performed, etc. Its important that you choose the surgeon who makes you most comfortable. These physicians are independent practitioners and not employees of Presbyterian Healthcare.