Revisional Surgery

Why is Revisional Surgery Needed?

Some weight-loss surgeries have associated complications that may require additional surgery.

The good news is that a new, non-invasive procedure called StomaphyX® is now available. The procedure is designed to give those patients who have regained weight after weight loss surgery a second chance. The StomaphyX can prevent hunger and help improve your chance for long-term weight loss success.

The procedure uses the StomaphyX device, which allows doctors to perform the procedure without any external or internal incisions. The benefits of this procedure include:

• No need for surgical incisions
• Enables the surgeon to reduce the size of the stomach
• Preserves future treatment options
• Essentially no pain for the patient
• Faster recovery than with open or laparoscopic procedures

Reasons for revision of a LAP-BAND® may include:

• Band slippage/pouch dilatation
• Obstruction of the stomach-band outlet
• Esophageal dilatation or poor esophageal function
• Leak or twist at the access port
• Band erosion into the stomach
• Port displacement, port site pain
• A problem with the band or initial surgery

Reasons for revision of a gastric bypass or gastric sleeve may include:

• Leaks
• Bleeding
• Hernias
• Obstruction
• Stricture