![]() Gonzalez gently guides the StomaphyX device through the mouth and into the stomach under the visualization of an endoscope placed down the shaft of the device. How is the StomaphyX procedure performed?įirst, the patient is put under general anesthesia. Gonzalez unless specific measurements have been taken. ![]() If you have already undergone an upper endoscopy, it may need to be repeated by Dr. For the procedure you will be lightly sedated, this will allow the scope to be guided down through the mouth and into the stomach pouch to take measurements. Gonzalez who uses a small scope with a video camera to measure the stomach pouch and stoma. This out-patient procedure is performed by Dr. ![]() Gonzalez suspect that your stomach pouch or stoma may have stretched, there is a simple procedure known as an upper endoscopy that can be performed to find out for certain. How do I know if my stomach pouch or stoma has stretched? Without having to undergo additional traditional surgery, StomaphyX helps gastric bypass patients eat less and lose more weight. This results in earlier satiety (feeling of fullness) and more weight loss. The StomaphyX procedure reduces the stomach pouch and stoma to a size similar to the original gastric bypass surgery, once again limiting food intake and slowing the emptying of the stomach into the small intestine. The stomach pouch and stoma can gradually stretch over time as the body’s digestive system becomes accustomed to the changes and the patient returns to unhealthy eating patterns. ![]() Why is the StomaphyX procedure performed?Īlthough gastric bypass surgery is successful in achieving an average of 60 to 80% excess weight loss, some patients start to regain weight a few years after surgery. It is not performed as a primary method of weight loss surgery, but as a type of revisional bariatric surgery for gastric bypass patients. FDA in 2007, the StomaphyX procedure reduces the stomach pouch and stomach outlet (stoma) to the original gastric bypass size without traditional surgery or incisions and with minimal recovery time. The StomaphyX procedure is a new and innovative revision procedure for individuals who have had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and have regained weight due to a stretched stomach pouch or enlarged stomach outlet. Victor Gonzalez is one of the most experienced specialists to be performing procedures with the StomaphyX. As a leader in weight loss surgery, we are excited to be one of the first practices in the United States to offer a new and much less invasive procedure which offers substantial benefits to our patients. ![]() The Center for Obesity Surgery of Dallas strives to offer the best, cutting-edge, safest and most effective procedures for our weight loss patients. What to Expect with Revision Bariatric SurgeryStomaphyX StomaphyX – Incision less Revisional Surgery
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