Weight-loss Surgery Options
There are several types of weight-loss procedures available at Corona Regional Medical Center.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Surgeons place a staple line across the top portion of your stomach to create a very small stomach pouch. They connect a new stomach pouch to the small intestine. This reduces the amount of food eaten and decreases absorption of food that’s consumed.
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
About 60-80 percent of the stomach is permanently removed. The remaining part of the stomach connects to the esophagus and small intestine, forming a sleeve. This can be an alternative for people who are at higher risk for gastric bypass surgery.
Adjustable Gastric Band Removal
If you've had a gastric band procedure, and it doesn't work as expected, or you've had complications, surgery may be needed to remove it.
Revisional Surgery
If you've regained weight after gastric bypass surgery, due to a stretched pouch or an enlarged stomach outlet, revision surgery may be an option. A team of physicians, physiologists and nutritionists can help you make changes in a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation
Corona Regional Medical Center’s bariatric surgery program is accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). MBSAQIP standards ensure that metabolic and bariatric patients receive multidisciplinary medical care, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success. MBSAQIP-accredited centers offer preoperative and postoperative care designed specifically for patients with obesity.