Charles J. Dolce, MD Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery
Providing general, laparoscopic,
​bariatric and robotic surgery.
Call for an appointment:
​623-584-4882
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Dr. Charles J. Dolce
Rancho La Loma Medical Plaza
14044 W. Camelback Rd.
Suite 118
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Phone: 623-584-4822
Fax: 623-584-6732

Call to schedule an appointment

Surgical Weight Loss Procedures:

Sleeve Gastrectomy

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Weight loss is achieved by removing 75%-85% of the stomach without bypassing the intestines or causing gastrointestinal malabsorption.

Duodenal Switch

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Weight loss is achieved by reducing the stomach's volume.  In addition, bypassing part of the intestine reduces how much food and nutrients are absorbed, leading to weight loss.

Advantages: Duodenal Switch

- Long-term weight loss success
- Improved longevity
- Improvement/resolution of coexisting diseases such as diabetes
- Improvement in quality of life
- Performed laparoscopically with minimally invasive techniques
- Long-term studies (>5rs) have shown durable weight loss, improved medical comorbidities, long-term patient satisfaction, and improved quality of life

Advantages: Sleeve Gastrectomy

-A restrictive weight loss method
-Rare to have vitamin and protein deficiencies, marginal ulcers, dumping syndrome, or malabsorption
-Performed laparoscopically with minimally invasive techniques
-Long-term studies (>5rs) have shown durable weight loss, improved medical comorbidities, long-term patient satisfaction, and improved quality of life
Arizona Hernia and Surgical Associates, General, Laparoscopic, Robotic, Bariatric, Weight loss surgery, wound care, hyperbaric oxygen, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, Charles J. Dolce, MD | Phone: (623)584-4822 Fax: (623) 584-6732| Mailing Address: 14044 W. Camelback Rd. Suite 118 Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
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