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Type Of Weight Loss Surgery

Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, MD of Texas Bariatric Specialists is a fellowship-trained, minimally invasive surgeon. Why does it matter what type of surgeon performs your minimally invasive procedure?

For many years surgeons and patients alike felt minimally invasive surgery could be learned and successfully practiced without specialized training programs. However, recently that perception has changed due to rapid advancements in both technology and medical knowledge. Modern medicine now demands that minimally invasive surgery be taught and practiced as a sub-specialty and today it's one of the fastest-growing sub-specialties in the United States.

Medical studies reveal that surgeons who are formally trained in minimally invasive surgery have better post-operative outcomes than those who are not. Clearly the patient reaps many benefits by choosing a doctor well-trained in these new surgical techniques

Consider making these inquiries:

Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery is a recognized subspecialty. Can the surgeon provide you with proof of training?
Is the surgeon trained in advanced techniques so he has few or no limitations for performing minimally invasive surgery? Make sure you seek a second opinion if you’re turned down.
Does the surgeon have a high rate of completing the operation laparoscopically?
Does the surgeon’s hospital provide highly advanced surgical equipment? Minimally invasive surgery requires it.
Has the surgeon performed a significant number of operations using a variety of the latest procedures? If not, his lack of expertise and experience could seriously harm your post-surgery health.

Dr. Patel has all the right answers to all the right questions about minimally invasive surgery. That means Texas Bariatric Specialists is a practice you can trust when you want the latest, safest minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Our services include:

Weight-loss procedures
Anti-reflux procedures (Nissen, Collis, Toupet fundoplication)
Hiatal hernia repair
Gallbladder removal
Colon resection
Spleen removal
Incisional hernia repair
Inguinal (groin) hernia repair
Diagnostic procedures
Biopsies
Polyp removal

We offer convenient locations throughout San Antonio in addition to Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, Laredo, and other South Texas locations.