Stomaphyx

Another great benefit of the Stomaphyx device is that it can be repeated. Open or even laparoscopic surgery has increasing risk if multiple revisions to the gastric pouch were attempted. Endoscopiestreatment through the mouth and down the esophagus does not have the inherent risks seen with revision surgery through the abdominal wall.

Patients who may benefit:

-Gastric Bypass patients who are regaining weight or want to lose more weight.
-Duodenal Switch patients who want more restriction.
-Sleeve gastrectomy patients who want more restriction in their remaining stomach.
-Stomach fistula or leak.
-Severe dumping syndrome.
-Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) from late dumping.

Stomaphyx is an FDA approved device. There is however, to date, no long-term results and no recommendation as to who can benefit and what the results will be short and long-term. As a surgeon who has been involved in this new field of trans oralendoscopiessurgery (no abdominal wall entry), I feel I can give you an honest opinion about your current treatment options. While this is considered minimally invasive surgery there are still risks. It is hoped that these risks are less than open or laparoscopic surgery but this may depend on the individual situation. Your Insurance company may not pay for this therapy. My office staff will try to get approval if possible from your insurance company. If you have questions about this, please email mylapband@cfl.rr.com

Stomaphyx technique for endoscopiesstoma reduction using trans oralendoscopiessuturing. A great deal of attention is focused on the future of trans oralsurgery to avoid abdominal incisions for routine surgery (“No Scar Surgery”).

If you have questions about this, please email mylapband@cfl.rr.com
My Lap Band Surgery Inc will begin scheduling candidates for the Stomaphyx procedure starting May 1 st 2008. Candidates for Stomaphyx will be required to make a minimal deposit prior to scheduling their surgery.