Gastric bypass surgery and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (Lap-Banding) have been endorsed by a consensus panel convened by the The National Institute of Health as the only effective means of inducing significant weight loss for the vast majority of patients with clinically severe obesity.
"Unfortunately, over 90% of diets and exercise programs alone fail. With gastric bypass surgery or the lap-band, patients have the tool that has proven to help patients lose weight and dramatically improve or eliminate the health related problems such as diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea in the overwhelming majority of patients." Dr. Edward Pucci.
Dr. Richard Pucci states, "Since the 1991 endorsement of gastric-bypass surgery there have been significant enhancements to the procedure especially the ability to perform it laparoscopically. Additionally, the lap-band offers patients another great option in weight loss surgery."
"Patients usually lose 50-70% of their excess weight after 5 years with gastric-bypass surgery and lap-banding. Minimally Invasive surgery produces superior results with less pain, less scaring, and fewer comlications" Dr. Ramon Rivera.
Obesity is a complex, multi-factorial chronic disease involving environmental (social and cultural), genetic, physiologic, metabolic, behavioral and psychological components. It is the second leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. after smoking.
Approximately 60 million adults in the U.S. are obese and 9 million are severely obese.
American Obesity Association
Our surgeons have extensive fellowship training in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery from experienced large volume University programs. They have been trained by world leading and renowned surgeons in the field Bariatrics and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery. Our surgeons provide you with the experience of these top University programs to achieve safe, lasting results with the lowest possible risk.
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical Specialists
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, General Surgery
445 Route 304, Bardonia, NY 10954 Phone (845)624-4425 Fax (845)624-4428
Left to right: Dr. Richard Pucci, Dr. Ramon Rivera and Dr. Edward Pucci (Directors for The Weight Loss Surgery Program at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y.)
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical Specialists perform the latest minimally invasive surgery. This type of surgery allows our surgeons to operate through very small incisions resulting in less pain, a less noticeable scar, and a shortened recovery time.
