The University of Cincinnati Center for Surgical Weight Loss leads the region in both open and minimally invasive surgical weight loss procedures. The center offers every American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASBS)-approved weight loss procedure, both open and laparoscopically, including the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, sleeve gastrectomy, banded sleeve gastrectomy, and laparoscopic gastric banding procedure for the surgical treatment of morbid obesity. Our surgeons have also designed a new operation for surgical weight loss that seems to have excellent results with reduced long-term complications. This procedure is called the banded sleeve gastrectomy and is a modification of the recently developed sleeve gastrectomy for super obese patients. 

The LAP-BAND System is a silicone adjustable band that is placed around the upper portion of the stomach to restrict the amount of food that can be consumed and to create a longer feeling of satiety. The LAP-BAND is placed laparoscopically without cutting or stapling of the stomach or gastrointestinal re-routing to bypass normal digestion. The procedure is less invasive than other weight-loss surgeries and is the only adjustable and reversible option for patients.

Cincinnati Surgery for Morbid Obesity

A multidisciplinary team approach toward the treatment of morbid obesity involves a preoperative evaluation by an internist, dietitian, and psychiatrist skilled in the treatment of eating disorders. A preoperative support group is also available for those contemplating a surgical option for weight loss. Patients are followed postoperatively by their surgeons at standardized intervals. The after-care program involves nutritional counseling and a support group.

A one-year fellowship program funded by Ethicon Endo-Surgery is available for candidates desiring additional training in minimally invasive surgical procedures.