Weight Loss Surgery Options

Weight loss procedures performed at NYU Langone’s Weight Management Program include gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S), one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OABG), and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, commonly known as Lap-Band surgery.

These procedures are performed using laparoscopic or robotic surgical techniques, which involve the use of long, slender instruments that are inserted through several small abdominal incisions. Because the incisions are small, people typically recover faster compared with those who’ve had traditional surgery, which requires a larger incision.

There is no one method that is best for everyone. Each type of surgery has its own advantages and disadvantages. Several factors determine which procedure is best for you, including your body mass index, any medical conditions you may have, and your eating habits.

If you’re deciding whether to have bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, you must balance the risks against the rewards of losing a large amount of weight. It’s very important to discuss the risks and benefits of each type of surgery with your surgeon and your family.

Learn more about surgery for obesity at NYU Langone.