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Obesity (bariatric) surgery works to reduce obesity by reducing food intake. The two most common types of bariatric surgery are gastric bypass and gastric band. There are various versions of each type of surgery; the most common gastric bypass surgery is the Roux-en-Y. In a gastric bypass procedure, a section of the stomach and small intestine is cut and sealed off from the rest of the digestive tract. This serves to reduce the size and capacity of the stomach. The number of gastric bypass surgeries has increased annually for over a decade, and bariatric surgeons continue to refine the procedure. Most recently, surgeons developed a laparoscopic version of gastric bypass surgery, eliminating the need for a large abdominal incision (to accommodate the surgeon’s hands). Instead, a series of small incisions (for various tools) can accomplish the same thing.
The safety and effectiveness of gastric bypass surgery may seem self-evident in the statistics describing the number of procedures each year (now numbering in the hundreds of thousands). With so many individuals undergoing the surgeries, the success stories have become well-known, as the procedure both limits food intake and brings an intense degree of awareness to the eating process and the individual’s relationship with food. Side effects post-surgery may be (and usually are) mild, but severe and even fatal reactions have been observed. Some research indicates that rates of post-operative death may be as high as 1 in 50, or even higher under inexperienced surgeons. When these serious repercussions indicate medical negligence (often in the form of inadequate post-operative care), it may be a case of Springfield gastric bypass malpractice.
Get experience and expertise on you side by calling The Law Offices of Alan R. Goodman about your free initial Springfield gastric bypass malpractice consultation. The body of information about these procedures and the legal precedents surrounding malpractice cases continues to grow. Speak with our attorneys and let this information inform you case. Call The Law Offices of Alan R. Goodman today.
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