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M E H T A B A R I A T R I C C E N T E R
MEHTA BARIATRIC CENTER
BARIATRIC SURGERY & BODY CONTOURING
DR. MEHTA's
Revision Plication of Gastric Bypass &
Revision Plication of Gastric Sleeve
Here is a patient who had gastric bypass years ago and stretched out their stomach pouch and outlet. You can see Dr. Mehta folding and stitching the stomach pouch making it much smaller so the patient can feel full after eating much smaller amount. This procedure takes about an hour, and patients can return to work in 2-3 days. The same can be done for a patient who stretched out their gastric sleeve. These revision plication procedures were designed by Dr. Mehta after performing thousands of bariatric surgeries.
FAILED GASTRIC SLEEVE OPTIONS
- Revision Plication of Gastric Sleeve
- Conversion to Gastric Bypass
- Gastric Band over Gastric Sleeve
- Duodenal Switch
- Endoscopic Suturing (Stopped doing because of inferior weight loss)
FAILED GASTRIC BYPASS OPTIONS
- Revision Plication of Gastric Bypass
- Lap-Band over Gastric Bypass
- Long limb Gastric Bypass
- Conversion to Gastric Sleeve (ABSOLUTELY NOT- too high risk)
FAILED LAP-BAND OPTIONS
- Gastric Sleeve
- Gastric Bypass
REVISION BARIATRIC SURGERY
Many people had bariatric surgery but never quite lost all the weight they wanted. There are others who did lose the weight, but started regaining it back years later. Often, this is due to the stomach pouch stretching out from the initial surgery, imperfect eating habits, or a combination of both. This allows one to not only eat larger amounts of food, but also feel hungry soon after eating...hence the weight gain. We see a countless number of patients from all over who've already had bariatric surgery, and are desperately seeking additional help, but have been told to see a nutritionist, and are left on their own means to try and lose weight. They often start believing that they cannot be helped. This is usually NOT the case. Dr. Mehta performs a quick upper endoscopy to see if the stomach pouch has stretched out, as this is often the case.
Revision surgeries, when performed the traditional way, can carry higher risks than the initial procedure. Understandably, many surgeons shy away from specializing in these surgeries. Dr. Mehta has modified some of the older revision surgery techniques to create options that are now less invasive, less complex, have a quicker recovery, and significant weight loss. Most revisions are performed laparoscopically in about an hour, and many patients go home the same day.
If the stomach pouch from an old gastric bypass is stretched out, it can be made significantly smaller again by folding it inwards and suturing it (Plication of Pouch), instead of cutting and restapling (Traditional Revision Surgery). Not having to cut the stomach for a second time decreases the chance of a leak significantly bringing it close to 0%. Our experience has shown the weight loss to be comparable to more complicated procedures such as recutting and redoing the entire surgery.
Endoscopic Procedures that attempt to fold the stomach inwards by inserting a camera through the mouth and stitching the inner lining of the stomach, thereby making it smaller, generally do not lead to significant weight loss. The main reason is that when the stitching is performed, it only takes partial thickness bites of the stomach wall which doesn't hold long term. Also the outer part of the stomach is adhered to surrounding tissues and will not fold unless these adhesions are released... something that cannot be done endoscopically. Dr. Mehta performed these procedures years ago, when they were first introduced, and chooses to no longer do them because of their ineffectiveness.
Our philosophy regarding revision surgery is straight forward: Keep it SIMPLE, SAFE & EFFECTIVE.
WHY CHOOSE DR. MEHTA FOR REVISION SURGERY
The decision to have Revision Surgery is not made easily. You should know that Dr. Mehta is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon, with one of the most in-depth training in revision surgeries. He did his fellowship under tutelage of Bariatric Surgery pioneer Dr. Brolin, where he was trained in many type of revision operations including variations of older Gastric Bypasses, Long Limb Gastric Bypass, Duodenal Switch, Jejuno-ileal bypass, Fobi-pouch, Marginal ulcers...etc. This type of training is rarely found these days, and is key into having knowledge and in-depth experience, which cannot be easily substituted. He has been performing laparoscopic revision surgeries over his entire career and has treated many patients who traveled far distances for his expertise.
You should also find comfort in knowing that Dr. Mehta has modified many revision operations over the years, using minimally invasive techniques, and modifying the way they are being done in an attempt to making them simpler and safer for patients. Many of the revisions can be done without cutting the stomach or the intestines, thereby substantially decreasing the chance of a leak, and increasing patient safety.
Additionally, Dr. Mehta personally performs each and every surgery or procedure, in their entirety from beginning to end. Surgeries are NEVER handed off to an assistant surgeon, a junior partner, or a resident. Very often this is the case in teaching hospitals, or in groups with less experienced surgeons. Dr. Mehta also personally checks on each and every patient himself after the surgery, including on weekends. He also gives out his personal cell phone number to his patients so they have quick access to him should they have any questions or concerns. Spend some time reading his testimonials to see what his patients have to say.
WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING
INSURANCE vs. SELF PAY
- Revision operations are often Covered by insurance, with the approval process being surprisingly easy.
- Self pay fee (If not using insurance): Depends on what's to be done.
- We can give you accurate cost once we contact your insurance company for details. You should know that Dr. Mehta does not balance bill patients. Our office manager, Lulu, is extremely knowledgable & efficient in dealing with insurance companies to get your surgery approved. If you decide to self-pay, you should find it comforting that our fees are very reasonable for revision procedures, and we offer the convenience of 0% interest financing using Care Credit® or Alphaeon®.
NEXT STEP
Schedule a one to one consultation with Dr. Mehta.
While internet is the easiest and fastest way to gather general information, it's no substitute for a one to one consultation with Dr. Mehta who can take everything about you into account, including: your age, sex, medical & surgical history, medical co-morbidities, overall weight loss goals, expectations from surgery....etc. Processing all this information and relying on experience of thousands of patients and up to date knowledge allows Dr. Mehta to give you sound advice of the best option for YOU, specifically.
PRINCETON, NJ
800 Bunn Drive, Suite 303. Princeton, NJ 08540
Ph: (732)745-0999 (888)NEW_BODY
Text: (609)455-0138 (917)364-5644
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EDISON, NJ
2 Lincoln Hwy, Suite 311B. Edison, NJ 08820
Ph: (732)745-0999 (888)NEW_BODY
Text: (609)455-0138 (917)364-5644
info@mehtaobesitycenter.com