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Find information that you need to know to make an intelligent and informed decision about different weight loss surgeries, when you are considering morbid obesity surgery. Please read these pages by top California surgeon about laparoscopic gastric bypass and the newest LAP-BAND® System for weight loss.
Dr. Namir Katkhouda, an international expert in advanced laparoscopic surgery was one of the first surgeons chosen to participate in clinical trials with the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System and
one of first approved by the FDA for its
use. He considers the
new gastric banding and minimally invasive gastric bypass to be safe alternatives for morbid obesity
and performs these types of bariatric surgery in Los Angeles California. He details information and offers opinions on benefits and draw-backs of bariatric surgery when all other attempts for losing weight have failed.
Although these new surgeries to promote weight loss, have greatly reduced the risks, not all patients are suitable for laparoscopic weight reduction surgery, only your surgeon can make the final decision, and after surgery, the patient must still make behavioral changes to control and maintain their weight loss. Proper diet and foods, in the correct amounts are still very important.
Dr. Katkhouda, is Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery at University of Southern California Hospital in Los Angeles. As instructor in Minimally Invasive and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, he has trained over 800 surgeons in these procedures. He has personally performed thousands of laparoscopic procedures for various serious thoracic conditions. He and his team of surgery specialists have placed over 2000 Bioenterics LAP-BAND and maintain the highest level of success.
Read frequently asked questions about
morbid obesity surgery, including the newest LAP-BAND system.
Calculate
your body fat as a first step to see if you might qualify for
weight loss surgery. View before and after photos of patients who have made the journey
Contact Dr. Katkhouda in Southern California.
   
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Mission Statement: To provide the best available surgical principles and care for those patients in need of surgery for thoracic conditions. Dr. Katkhouda is dedicated to helping patients and physicians discover benefits of Laparoscopy. He welcomes inquiries about these procedures
including adjustable gastric banding system and laparoscopic
gastric bypass surgery. Use of this site does not in any way replace the valuable opinion of your personal healthcare provider.
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