People ask me all the time why I have focused the bariatric portion of my surgical practice on performing LapBands. Quite simply, it's because LapBand surgery allows people who desire surgical weight loss to achieve results similar to other more risky forms of weight loss surgery, without the high risks of complications and without the irreversibility of the other operations. I wholeheartedly believe that I should only perform operations for weight loss that I believe in, even if I could do better financially by performing all the available forms of weight loss surgery. I am fully trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery, and in all forms of weight loss survey, and could certainly perform sleeve gastrectomies, gastric bypasses, and other operations for weight loss, however, I don't believe it's necessary to subject a patient to the high risk of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass to achieve weight loss results that can be achieved with gastric band. For example, did you know that the mortality rate currently quoted in the surgical literature for gastric sleeve surgery is three times higher than that of LapBand surgery, and the mortality rate for gastric bypass surgery is four times higher?
I invite anyone interested in finding out more about all these forms of weight loss surgery to attend my monthly free weight loss surgery seminar. I offer them, at no obligation to use me as your surgeon or even make an appointment in my office, to anyone interested in weight loss surgery. At the seminar I will cover the advantages and disadvantages related to gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and LapBand surgery.
Interested? Call my bariatric coordinator, Eva, at 856-596-7440 extension 213.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
"What about Single Incision Lap Band Surgery?"
Lately there is a push in the surgical community, mostly, in my opinion, by the surgical equipment manufacturers, to perfrom LapBand surgery through a single incision. The incision may be located in the navel (belly button), or elsewhere on the abdomen. I've been asked by several potential LapBand patients what I think about this "less invasive" option so I figured I'd answer the question here in my blog to reach more people who may have this question as well.
I perform single incision surgery, primarily for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) and colon (large intestine) removal. I've taken a course at Duke University about single incision surgery and had the opportunity to be in the operating room to observe a single incision LapBand operation. I've also reviewed the literature about the outcomes after single incision LapBand surgery.
My opinion is that there is no advantage to single incision LapBand surgery. There is no difference in post operative pain compared to standard minimally invasive laparoscopic LapBand surgery. The cosmetic result is really not any different either. The small 5 millimeter incisions used for standard laparoscopic LapBand surgery are very difficult to notice once they've healed. Furthermore, there may be *disadvantages* to single incision LapBand surgery, since it requires more time on the operating table to perform the procedure, thereby increasing the risk of venous thrombosis in the legs (blood clots that could potentially travel to the lungs and cause life threatening pulmonary embolism), and a larger incision through the muscle layer to get all the instruments required to do the procedure through one hole, thereby increasing the risk of a hernia later on down the road.
Finally, I don't think any surgeon would argue that single incision LapBand surgery is more difficult to perform than standard laparoscopic LapBand surgery, thus the surgeon will struggle at times during the case. As a surgeon I can honestly tell my patients that one thing you *don't want* is your surgeon to be struggling during *your operation*. Struggling increases the risks of injuries and complications.
Bottom line, I feel that surgeons who are pushing single incision LapBand surgery are doing so in order to acheive what they believe to be a marketing advantage to get more patients to come to them. In the end though, they may be doing their patients a disservice by doing so.
My opinion is to stick with standard laparoscopic technique when undergoing LapBand surgery. If your surgeon is pressuring you to undergo single incision surgery for weight loss, you may want to think twice about it.
I perform single incision surgery, primarily for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) and colon (large intestine) removal. I've taken a course at Duke University about single incision surgery and had the opportunity to be in the operating room to observe a single incision LapBand operation. I've also reviewed the literature about the outcomes after single incision LapBand surgery.
My opinion is that there is no advantage to single incision LapBand surgery. There is no difference in post operative pain compared to standard minimally invasive laparoscopic LapBand surgery. The cosmetic result is really not any different either. The small 5 millimeter incisions used for standard laparoscopic LapBand surgery are very difficult to notice once they've healed. Furthermore, there may be *disadvantages* to single incision LapBand surgery, since it requires more time on the operating table to perform the procedure, thereby increasing the risk of venous thrombosis in the legs (blood clots that could potentially travel to the lungs and cause life threatening pulmonary embolism), and a larger incision through the muscle layer to get all the instruments required to do the procedure through one hole, thereby increasing the risk of a hernia later on down the road.
Finally, I don't think any surgeon would argue that single incision LapBand surgery is more difficult to perform than standard laparoscopic LapBand surgery, thus the surgeon will struggle at times during the case. As a surgeon I can honestly tell my patients that one thing you *don't want* is your surgeon to be struggling during *your operation*. Struggling increases the risks of injuries and complications.
Bottom line, I feel that surgeons who are pushing single incision LapBand surgery are doing so in order to acheive what they believe to be a marketing advantage to get more patients to come to them. In the end though, they may be doing their patients a disservice by doing so.
My opinion is to stick with standard laparoscopic technique when undergoing LapBand surgery. If your surgeon is pressuring you to undergo single incision surgery for weight loss, you may want to think twice about it.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Have you been following me on Twitter?
New to Twitter? An experienced social media user? Either way, if you enjoy tweeting check out my tweets via two different accounts!
Follow ScuLpt Cosmetic Surgery at @SculptSurgery! I have over 300 followers and counting! I love to tweet about the work I do, as well as upcoming events, discounts, promotions, and even inspirational tidbits and other interesting facts. Some of my other interests include health, fitness, alternative energy, solar power, NJ government facts, local businesses of interest and more!
Follow my bariatric and surgery tweets @DrAdamGoldstein too! I love to tweet about the latest weight loss surgery information and health tips through this account!
I'll follow you back too!
Looking forward to tweeting with you! :)
Follow ScuLpt Cosmetic Surgery at @SculptSurgery! I have over 300 followers and counting! I love to tweet about the work I do, as well as upcoming events, discounts, promotions, and even inspirational tidbits and other interesting facts. Some of my other interests include health, fitness, alternative energy, solar power, NJ government facts, local businesses of interest and more!
Follow my bariatric and surgery tweets @DrAdamGoldstein too! I love to tweet about the latest weight loss surgery information and health tips through this account!
I'll follow you back too!
Looking forward to tweeting with you! :)
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Another happy ScuLpt Cosmetic Surgery™ Smartlipo™ patient!
Here's a before and after photo of a very happy Smartlipo™ patient, who underwent the procedure two months ago. Does Smartlipo™ laser assisted liposuction give great results or what?! Keep in mind, this procedure was performed under local anesthetic right in my specially designed procedure room in my office in Voorhees, NJ! Call for a free Smartlipo™ consult today!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Congrats to those who started their LapBand journey tonight!
Well, it was another great free weight loss seminar at the Wyndham Hotel in Mt. Laurel, NJ tonight. Lots of new faces showed up to find out the real story behind weight loss surgery. They were pleasantly surprised to hear the fact that LapBand surgery is becoming more popular and that over 500 people in our community have already chosen to use me as their bariatric surgeon. Hopefully everyone who attended appreciated my candid discussion about the different forms of weight loss surgery available to them, and took note of the fact that the LapBand operation continues to be the safest operation available for weight loss. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to demonstrate my passion for LapBand surgery yet again at the next free seminar on July 5th.
Monday, May 23, 2011
I'm excited about the new hospital!
So the brand new, state of the art, Virtua Voorhees Hospital is officially open!
With it's all digital computerized patient care system, beautiful private rooms (yes, they are *all* single, private rooms), and state of the art operating rooms and peri-operative areas, surgeons like myself are ecstatic! We look forward to being able to offer our patients the best care in a beautiful, comfortable, family oriented environment.
Interested in LapBand surgery but don't want to spend a night in a hospital room shared with another patient? Problem solved! Now, if you're one of those few patients that I prefer to watch for one night in the hospital (rather than go home the day of the surgery - which more than half of my patients do) because of certain medical problems (diabetes and sleep apnea), you can have your surgery at the new Virtua Voorhees Hospital and spend the one night in your own private room! You can even have a family member spend the night in the room with you, and they'll have their own bed too!
Attend one of my free weight loss surgery seminars, given every month in the evening, to find out everything you need to know to make an informed choice about weight loss surgery. Call my bariatric coordinator, Eva, at 856-596-7440 extension 213 to register!
Curious to learn more about me? Visit my website DrGoldstein.com today!
With it's all digital computerized patient care system, beautiful private rooms (yes, they are *all* single, private rooms), and state of the art operating rooms and peri-operative areas, surgeons like myself are ecstatic! We look forward to being able to offer our patients the best care in a beautiful, comfortable, family oriented environment.
Interested in LapBand surgery but don't want to spend a night in a hospital room shared with another patient? Problem solved! Now, if you're one of those few patients that I prefer to watch for one night in the hospital (rather than go home the day of the surgery - which more than half of my patients do) because of certain medical problems (diabetes and sleep apnea), you can have your surgery at the new Virtua Voorhees Hospital and spend the one night in your own private room! You can even have a family member spend the night in the room with you, and they'll have their own bed too!
Attend one of my free weight loss surgery seminars, given every month in the evening, to find out everything you need to know to make an informed choice about weight loss surgery. Call my bariatric coordinator, Eva, at 856-596-7440 extension 213 to register!
Curious to learn more about me? Visit my website DrGoldstein.com today!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Another great Lap Band Seminar!
It was fun meeting new folks at the free weight loss surgery seminar tonight, thanks for coming out everyone! The next seminar will be on June 7th, 2011 at the Wyndham Hotel in Mt. Laurel, NJ at 6pm. If you know someone who may be interested please have them check out my website at DrGoldstein.com or call Eva, my bariatric coordinator, at 856-596-7440 extension 213 to register or find out more about it. There's no obligation to make an appointment, it's purely an informational seminar discussing the different forms of weight loss surgery so you can make an informed decision about which operation is right for you.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Standing Room Only at the Weight Loss Workshop!
It was a standing room only crowd at tonight's Weight Loss Workshop at the Fit-4-Life facility! Thanks to those who came and supported the Nawrocki Pediatric Cancer Foundation! It was fun informing everyone about Smartlipo and the benefits it offers over traditional liposuction. It's always a pleasure to see the look on everyone's face when I show the amazing before and after pictures! Check out ScuLpt Cosmetic Surgery's website to see the before and after pictures for yourself!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Dr. Goldstein to speak at Fit-4-Life Charity Fundraiser
On May 4th I'll be speaking about Smartlipo Laser Assisted Liposuction and it's value to those that desire to get rid of that extra fat that just won't come off in the gym, despite good eating habits. This amazing procedure allows you to permanently remove fat from various different parts of your body, including the abdomen, love handles, thighs, upper arms, back, neck, and more! If you attend, you'll learn about Smartlipo liposuction and simultaneously help the Alexa Nawrocki Pediatric Cancer Foundation with your $10 donation. For more information about the "Weight Loss Challenge: Your Guide to Success" workshop, visit Fit-4-Life's website at Cherryhillweightloss.com. I look forward to meeting you at the seminar!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Another Great Free Weight Loss Surgery Seminar!
Thanks to all those who came to the weight loss surgery seminar last night at the Wyndham Hotel in Mt. Laurel! It was great meeting new friends and speaking about a topic I'm passionate about. I'm looking forward to the next lecture on May 10th at 6pm. Congratulations to those of you who have decided to start your journey towards achieving your weight loss goals with the LapBand system!
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