GERD: Non-Surgical and Surgical Treatment Options
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD for short, is a condition wherein the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach (lower esophageal sphincter) loses its tautness, relaxes inappropriately, or weakens due to certain reasons. This leads to the reflux of food and stomach acids into the esophageal tract, which can cause tremendous discomfort, nausea and vomiting. […]
All You Need To Know About Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy is a type of bariatric surgery that involves drastically reducing the size of the stomach (to roughly 15-20 percent of its original capacity), to limit food intake and facilitate weight loss. Also performed using a laparoscope, sleeve gastrectomy promotes hormonal changes and helps in the prevention and management of various comorbid conditions associated […]
10 Things to Know about Gastric Balloon Weight Loss Procedures
The gastric balloon is a short-term weight loss procedure that creates a feeling of fullness after small meals. The balloon helps in reducing hunger that allows you to control your meal portions sizes. The procedure can work along with your weight loss plan to help you achieve faster results. Here are the 10 things you […]
All You Need to Know about Hernia
A hernia occurs when internal organs or tissues break out of a hole in the muscle. To treat the condition, the doctor may prescribe hernia repair surgery. Also called herniorrhaphy, the surgery aims to retract the displaced tissues in the proper position. If you or someone you know has been experiencing any of the symptoms […]
Obalon Balloon Weight Loss System: How it Works and What to Expect
The Obalon weight loss procedure is the only non-surgical, swallowable, FDA approved procedure for those who are unable to lose weight despite their best efforts. The team at DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery (DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery) in Dallas led by Dr. Sachin Kukreja is specialized in the procedure and has helped numerous people […]
Bariatric Surgery: The Most Effective Option for Obese Patients
Obesity, besides making it difficult for a person to carry out everyday tasks, can be the underlying cause for a number of life-threatening disorders, such as diabetes, heart problems, strokes, as well as some types of cancers. It is, therefore, not difficult to understand the reason why many individuals turn to bariatric surgery to get […]
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Weight-Loss Surgery
Weight-loss surgery is an option for obese individuals and may be covered by insurance in cases where it’s medically necessary. As with any surgery, some risks may be greater or lesser, depending on your personal medical history. It’s common to feel afraid or apprehensive about weight-loss surgery. However, the benefits for eligible patients generally outweigh […]
Robotic Bariatric Surgery: Is It Worth All the Buzz?
Robots have consistently found their place in medical surgery ever since the Food & Drug Administration approved robot utilization for medical procedures in the United States in 2000. One of the prominent fields to lap up the innovation is bariatric surgery. Traditional laparoscopic bariatric surgeries have been minimally invasive surgeries that have successfully tackled morbid […]
Common Specialties of a General Surgeon
Given the wide-ranging skills and capabilities of a general surgeon, many people are unsure about their specialities. Most often, the word ‘general’ gives patients an impression of the surgeon being not sufficiently qualified to perform surgeries involving high complexity. When patients encounter a medical problem that is related to a certain organ or body part […]
Gastric Bypass Surgery: Post-Surgery Care Tips
Going in for a weight loss surgery requires immense resolve and mental strength. While a lot of pre-surgery effort are needed to normalize the patient’s medical parameters and mentally preparing them for the surgery; a larger bearing on the outcome is held by the quality of postoperative care, diet and lifestyle. Each type of weight […]