St. Joseph's Comprehensive Weight Loss Center
Dr. Charles J. Dolce
7330 N. 99th Ave.
Suite 200B
Glendale, AZ 85307
Phone: 602-406-6900
Fax: 602-406-6922
Call to schedule an appointment
Dr. Charles J. Dolce
7330 N. 99th Ave.
Suite 200B
Glendale, AZ 85307
Phone: 602-406-6900
Fax: 602-406-6922
Call to schedule an appointment
Surgical Weight Loss Procedures:
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
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.
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Weight loss is achieved by removing 75%-85% of the stomach without bypassing the intestines or causing gastrointestinal malabsorption.
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Advantages: Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass- 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 |