Category Archives: Bariatric Procedures
Robotic Surgery Versus Traditional Laparoscopy
In the late 80s and early 90s, a revolution in surgical technique blossomed. The advent of laparoscopic or keyhole surgery […]
Why Patients Are Encouraged to Lose Weight Before Bariatric Surgery
Intentional dietary weight loss leading up to bariatric surgery may seem counterintuitive to some. Even the most thoughtful of us […]
Gastric Band Failure. Will It Happen, and What to Do?
The gastric band (Lap-Band & Realize Band (no longer on the market)) was a revolutionary device introduced over a decade […]
Do Bariatric Surgeons Remove the Gallbladder During Bariatric Surgery?
While many of us do not think much about the gallbladder, and we don’t need it to live, it represents […]
Do Surgeons Reinforce or Buttress the Staple Line During Bariatric Surgery?
One of the most exciting parts of being in the bariatric field is seeing the excellent and in-depth questions bariatric […]
Dr. Muhammad Ghanem is a physician specializing in bariatric surgery with Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute. He and his team work with patients to help them lose weight through minimally invasive surgery and lifestyle changes.