Posts by Dave Oliak
How I Do The Gastric Sleeve Operation
In my previous post, I discussed how the gastric sleeve operation is not a standardized operation. This means there is not consensus on how the operation should be done to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Because of this lack of consensus, different surgeons do the gastric sleeve operation in different ways. Some make the…
Read MoreThe Gastric Sleeve Operation Is Not A Standardized Operation
The gastric sleeve operation is not a standardized operation. This means there is not agreement on how to best do the operation. There is not agreement, for example, on how small to make the sleeve, or what dimensions/shape to make the sleeve, or where exactly to place the staple line, or how exactly to diagnose…
Read MoreVariation in Outcomes at Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence
A study entitled “Variation in Outcomes at Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence,” published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2017, reports a surprisingly wide variation in patient outcomes across accredited bariatric surgery centers of excellence nationally. Claims data were analyzed from 145,527 patients who underwent weight loss surgery at one of 165…
Read MoreAbout Gastric Sleeve Weight Loss
The gastric sleeve operation is the most popular operation for weight loss in this country and throughout the world. The operation is safe and effective, and is associated with high patient satisfaction. Sleeve gastrectomy outcomes, however, are not uniform. Published studies show a wide variation in outcomes between different patients, different programs, and different surgeons.…
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