Massive weight loss can be a life-changing experience, but it can be difficult to achieve without the right tools. Bariatric surgery and medical weight loss procedures are designed to maximize your efforts to achieve your health goals. The Weight Loss Surgery Center Of Los Angeles is your source for advanced and minimally invasive weight loss options with our top bariatric weight loss surgery specialist near Pasadena, California.
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Dr. David Davtyan has almost 30 years of experience as a board certified surgeon. He began his career as a highly successful oncological surgeon but switched to the bariatric field after he experienced the health benefits of bariatric surgery. He is passionate about helping his patients find the right weight loss tool to achieve their goals, from Lap-Band and gastric sleeve surgery to non-surgical options like gastric balloon procedures.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
The gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, is the most requested bariatric surgery in the U.S. Over half of the bariatric procedures performed are now this variety over gastric bypass or duodenal switch surgeries. Gastric sleeve surgery is less invasive than other procedures that make changes to the small intestine and other parts of the digestive system, with fewer risks of complications.
Sleeve gastrectomy procedures can be performed laparoscopically through 4-5 incisions in the abdomen. Small instruments and cameras are used to view and alter the stomach, removing up to 80% of the rounded portion of the stomach. The new stomach is stapled along the incision line, creating a narrow, tubular “sleeve” shape. This restricts the amount of food which can be consumed and reduces the amount of ghrelin produced, which is a hormone that triggers hunger.
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery was the gold standard of bariatric procedures a few decades ago, but now less invasive options like the sleeve gastrectomy are the most requested. The gastric bypass offers fast weight loss for obese patients, but it does change the configuration of the digestive system. The stomach is manipulated to create a small pouch that is attached to the esophagus, cutting off access to the larger portion of the stomach. The small intestines are rerouted to attach to the pouch, bypassing the larger stomach. This creates a restricted stomach, but also impacts how many calories and nutrients are absorbed from any food consumed.
Dr. David Davtyan does not offer or recommend gastric bypass for his patients. He offers other bariatric procedures that are just as effective without the invasive and malabsorptive nature of gastric bypass surgery.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
If you are considering weight loss surgery in the Pasadena, CA, area, sleeve gastrectomy or other minimally invasive bariatric procedures may be right for you. Dr. Davtyan is one of the top bariatric specialists in the country and world-renowned for his expertise in performing Lap-Band and gastric sleeve surgery. The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles offers the most advanced options for medical weight loss, including:
- Lap-Band surgery
- Sleeve Gastrectomy (laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery)
- Lap-Band removal and revision surgery
- Gastric plication surgery
- Gastric balloon (Orbera® and Obalon™)
Dr. Davtyan takes the time to get to know each of his patients and determines the best weight loss options for their medical history, age, lifestyle and other factors. All our bariatric procedures are combined with pre-procedure counseling and post-procedure support to give our patients the tools for long-term weight loss success.
If you are ready to begin your journey to a slimmer and healthier you, contact our team at The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles near Pasadena, CA. Call our office to schedule a personal bariatric consultation to learn more about our minimally invasive weight loss procedures.
