Weight loss surgery

Medical City Arlington is proud to offer a full range of bariatric services and surgical procedures, including:

• Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) — During this procedure, a surgeon will staple a small pouch in the stomach. The rest of the stomach is divided and the new stomach pouch will empty into the small intestine.
• Sleeve gastrectomy — During this procedure, the surgeon creates a sleeve of the stomach with a stapling device. The remaining portion is removed. This procedure also results in a decrease of the hunger hormone.
• Duodenal switch — This is when the surgeon combines a sleeve of the stomach with a bypass of the intestines. The duodenal switch blocks up to 80 percent of fat calorie absorption, leading to lasting weight loss.
• Gastric banding — During this procedure, the surgeon will place a band around the upper part of the stomach. The band restricts the amount of food that can be consumed at a meal and allows nutrients to be fully absorbed into the body.
• Revision surgery — If you have experienced inadequate results or complications from a previous bariatric surgery, we offer revision procedures to help you reach your weight loss goals.

In keeping with a commitment to offer the most advanced medical procedures, robotic bariatric surgery is also offered. These procedures allow surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgeries with less scarring, less blood lost and a faster recovery time.

Medical City Arlington hosts free information sessions for prospective patients. Attendance is encouraged prior to an initial visit with a physician.