Obesity Surgery

Redo surgery is usually done when inadequate weight loss is observed after a prior bariatric intervention.

• This may also be required when a short term or a long term complication occurs (i.e.: band slippage, band erosion, gastro gastric fistula, weight regain….)
• In these specific types of surgeries, experienced hands are required, since the anatomy of the region is altered along with the vascular supply of the stomach. Although multiple adhesions may be observed specially due to the important weight loss and regain, these types of surgeries may be performed, anytime, laparoscopically.
• This needs specialized bariatric surgeon who is familiar with all type of restrictive and malabsorptive procedure and especially old type of interventions such as vertical banded gastroplasty. This surgery is always challenging in term of accomplishment laparoscopically and in term of its favorable long term result.