Bariatric Surgery (Weight loss surgery)

Weight loss through bariatric surgery is a procedure used with patients who suffer from morbid obesity. Bariatric treatment provides a good weight loss alternative. Morbid obesity is defined as a total weight of more than 100 pounds over ideal weight (or a body mass index of 40+).

Clínica Bíblica Hospital has ample experience in different surgical applications that can satisfy needs or preferences to treat obesity. We offer surgical procedures performed by four skilled and experienced physicians.

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (Lap Band)
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (Stomach Stapling)
Biliopancreatic Deviation
Intragastric Balloon

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap Band) Back to top
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band the placement, outside the stomach, of an adjustable band to limit the gastric capacity. Click here for more details
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (Stomach Stapling)    Back to top
Gastric Bypass Surgery reduces gastric size through surgical stapling. Click here for more details
Biliopancreatic Deviation    Back to top
This gastric reduction surgical procedure aims to reduce food intake through intestinal intervention. Click here for more details
Intragastric Balloon    Back to top
Plastic surgery of this type inserts a balloon to reduce appetite. Click here for more details