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Frequently Asked Questions Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery

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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. While many questions and issues are best discussed with your surgeon, condensed answers are below. Do I qualify for bariatric surgery? Minimally Invasive Surgery Program. Before and After Results. It depends. The BMI is the first determinant. Patients should also have some non surgical attempts of weight loss. Other factors that determine if you qualify for surgery are taken into consideration during your preoperative evaluation. Do you take my insurance? While so...

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CIMIS members

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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Dr Frantzides is the Director of the Chicago Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery; Director of the Laparoscopic Fellowship Program at Saint Francis Hospital and professor of surgery at University of Illinois in Chicago. He is recognized worldwide as an expert in the field of laparoscopic surgery and is a charter member of the United States Laparoscopic Founders’ Society. Minimally Invasive Surgery Program. American College of Surgeons. Dr Frantzides in the news.

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Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery

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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. The Chicago Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery is proud to offer The Gentler Surgery for the treatment of obesity. Minimally Invasive Surgery Program. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. American College of Surgeons. Before and After Results. Enter your height in feet:. Enter your weight in pounds:. Press the button when you're ready to see your BMI:. View Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass surgery performed by Dr. Frantzides.

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Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery

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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. The Chicago Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery is proud to offer The Gentler Surgery for the treatment of obesity. Minimally Invasive Surgery Program. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. American College of Surgeons. Before and After Results. Enter your height in feet:. Enter your weight in pounds:. Press the button when you're ready to see your BMI:. View Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass surgery performed by Dr. Frantzides.

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Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion

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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch:. The Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch is both a restrictive and malabsorptive procedure. Minimally Invasive Surgery Program. What to expect after surgery:. Most of the weight loss with the duodenal switch occurs during the first 12 to 18 months after surgery. With this procedure the patient should expect to loose about 80 to 100% of excess body weight. There are other nutritional considerat...

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Dr. Frantzides on TV news

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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Dr Frantzides in the news. Minimally Invasive Surgery Program. Dr Frantzides on CBS "The Early Show." - Teen Undergoes Gastric Bypass. Dr Frantzides on FOX news - Metamorphosis after obesity surgery. Dr Frantzides on WGN news - The voice activated system (Hermes). Dr Frantzides on channel 6 news - Three dimensional laparoscopic surgery. Dr Frantzides on NBC news - Use of Hermes in the treatment of achalasia. Dr Frantzides on NBC news - Gastric Bypass.

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Dr. Frantzides in Greek news articles

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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Dr Frantzides in newspaper articles. Minimally Invasive Surgery Program. Dr Frantzides on Mega Channel - Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr Constantine Frantzides named one of America's Top Doctors. Pioneer in the use of laser in surgery. Cypriot is pioneer of high-tech laser surgery. First in the world highly selective vagotomy by Dr. Frantzides. Laparoscopic procedures in Cyprus. The first laparoscopic procedure in Nicosia Cyprus. Use of laser in surgery.

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Dr. Frantzides in newspaper articles

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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Dr Frantzides in newspaper articles. Minimally Invasive Surgery Program. Excellence in Bariatric Surgery" - Newsweek. Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You? Chicago Tribune interview with Dr. Frantzides. CIMIS in the news. Obesity epidemic means more weight loss surgery. Young teen's gastric bypass reduces health complications. More teens get tummies downsized. Surgery on the operating room. Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgery. A fine mesh for hernias. Laparoscopy us...

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Introduction to obesity and its treatment

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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. The American Society of Bariatric Surgeons. Describes obesity as a life-long, progressive, life-threatening, costly genetically-related, multi-factorial disease of excess fat storage. The National Institute of Diabetes and Disease and Kidney Disease. Defines both obesity and overweight. Minimally Invasive Surgery Program. It is multi factorial. How is obesity measured? Weight (kg) / height squared (m2). Severe obesity (class II). Morbid obesity (class III). The ma...

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CIMIS Patient Stories

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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding. Below are some personal insights, where some of our patients have shared their stories of triumph. Please enjoy and feel free to visit www.obesityhelp.com. For other patient testimonials regarding bariatric surgery. Minimally Invasive Surgery Program. Before and After Results. Feeling Ugly, Angry, and Depressed" No More" by Eleni Koliopoulou. My Guardian Angel" by Kathleen O'Donnell. Happier and healthier life after gastric bypass" - Richard Palmerin.