Mini-Gastric Bypass The mini-gastric bypass procedure has gained popularity in recent years. While traditional gastric bypass surgery results in excellent weight loss, the procedure is technically...
What is Roux-en-Y gastric bypass weight-loss surgery? Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery that reduces the size of your stomach to a small pouch – about the size of an...
Why is a gastrointestinal evaluation necessary? Patients with significant gastrointestinal symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, heartburn, belching, sour fluid, etc., may be symptomatic of...
What are the routine tests before surgery? Certain basic tests are done prior to surgery: a complete blood count, urinalysis and a chemistry panel, which gives results of about 20 blood chemistry...