Institute of Laparoscopic Surgery
Overview
Institute of Laparoscopic Surgery specializing in minimally invasive.Weight Loss Surgery in Bellevue, WA utilizing the LAP BAND procedure.The LAPBAND procedure is a form of gastric banding that limits the size of the stomach to reduce appetite.
Contact Information
1600 116th Avenue Northeast #304 Bellevue, Washington, United States 98004phone: view phone425-453-7888
fax: view fax info@laparoscopyNW.com
website: http://laparoscopynw.com
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Description
Dr. David Lauter
Dr. Troy Houseworth
One of the newest trends in minimally invasive surgery is to reduce the number of incisions needed using Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery techniques. We performed the first single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Overlake Hospital in June 2009. Since then we have been using single incision techniques to reduce the number of incisions needed on a variety of laparoscopic surgeries from 4 to 5 incisions down to 1 or 2 incisions. Currently we are performing SILS cholecystectomy using a single incision which leaves a virtually invisible scar.
Overview of Weight Loss SurgeryWeight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, is gaining acceptance in the medical community as a treatment for severe obesity. This page contains discussion on:
· Why is weight loss surgery the right choice for some people?
· Who should consider weight loss surgery?
· What are the options in weight loss surgery?
· If you are interested in weight loss surgery, what is the next step?
· Will insurance pay for the surgery?
Q. Who is a candidate for weight loss surgery?
A. Weight loss surgery is indicated if your body mass index (also called BMI) places you at risk for increased health problems. BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilos by the square of your height in meters.
If your height is
Your BMI is greater than 35 if your weight is more than
Your BMI is greater than 40 if your weight is more than
Locations
Bellevue, Washington
Serving the Greater Seattle area including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, and Renton. We currently see patients in Bellevue, Issaquah and Bellingham. Appointments available soon in Kirkland.