Bariatric Surgery

Weight loss surgery is also called bariatric or gastrointestinal surgery. The procedure can be a lifesaving option for those with severe obesity (100 pounds overweight or more). Our surgeons may also recommend the operation if you suffer from a weight-related health problem such as type-2 diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea or high blood pressure. The Brooklyn Hospital Center offers two surgical options:

     - Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery involves reducing the size
       of the stomach's normal volume from approximately one gallon
       to a few ounces. In recent years, great strides have been made
       in using laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, which involves
       much smaller incisions, often resulting in shorter hospital stays
       and quicker recovery.

     - Laparoscopic lap band surgery offers patients a tool to restrict
       intake and lose weight by sectioning off the stomach as opposed
       to actually changing its size. Patients who have the surgery lose
       weight because they simply cannot eat as much food comfortably.

The reputation of our surgical weight loss division has steadily grown over the years. We employ one of America's premier bariatric surgeons, Stephen Carryl, MD. We have an extremely low rate of surgical complications and sponsor support groups that are led by surgeons who can respond to all of our patients' pre- and post-operative concerns.

Personnel

     - Stephen Carryl, MD, FACS, Chair, Department of Surgery
     - Grace Durant, RN, Bariatric Coordinator
     - John Riggins, Administrator
     - Marsha Hunte, Office Manager
     - Francesca Baez, Office Manager

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