What is Bariatric Surgery? Potential Risks of Bariatric Surgery How to Prepare for Bariatric Surgery Struggling with obesity and looking to take control of your health? Bariatric surgery may be the solution you need. This life-changing procedure helps individuals achieve significant and sustained weight loss when diet and exercise alone haven't worked. Over 40% [...]
What is a Hernia? What are the Different Types of Hernias? What are the Symptoms of a Hernia? How can Hernias Be Managed and Treated? What Happens If a Hernia Goes Untreated? Approximately 27% of men and 3% of women will experience an inguinal hernia at some point in their lives. Hernias are more [...]
Orlando Minimally Invasive Surgery is proud to welcome Christopher B. Le, MD, a board-certified minimally invasive general and bariatric surgeon, to our team. Dr. Le brings unique expertise in robotic surgical systems, earning certifications in the Intuitive Da Vinci Xi Robotic System and many other competencies that position him as a leader in advanced [...]
So that we may all enjoy the holidays, our offices will be closed on the following days. Thursday, November 24 Friday, November 25 Monday, December 26 Monday, January 2
What is bariatric surgery? What are the different types of bariatric surgeries? What’s it like to recover from a gastric bypass? Why should I consider gastric bypass? A gastric bypass is a type of bariatric surgery used to help patients lose weight. Doctors perform roughly 113,000 of these life-saving surgeries each year in the [...]
What is robotic gastric sleeve surgery? Why would you need robotic gastric sleeve surgery? What’s it like to recover from robotic gastric sleeve surgery? Are you a good patient for robotic gastric sleeve surgery? Each year in the U.S., about one-half of the adult population try to lose weight, and sadly, 97% will fail [...]
What is GER? How is GER different from GERD? What are the symptoms of GERD in adults? Does GERD cause other health problems? Why would I get GERD? Does GERD go away on its own? How is GERD diagnosed? What is the treatment for GERD? Occasional heartburn isn’t an unusual feeling for most American [...]
What is bariatric surgery? How can bariatric surgery help my health? Are there any drawbacks to bariatric surgery? How do I know if I’m a candidate for bariatric surgery? Today, more than 73 percent of U.S. adults are considered overweight or obese. This is in stark contrast to how we looked and felt just [...]
As Orlando’s leaders in robotic bariatric surgery, we have changed our name to Orlando Minimally Invasive Surgery. Since we opened our doors in 2019, our commitment to our patients remains our highest priority. With this rebrand, we hope to bring our expertise, skill, and exceptional care techniques to reach the needs of patients throughout [...]
As part of our response to COVID-19, we’re taking additional proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of anyone visiting our office so you can feel confident you and your loved ones are protected while at our office. Aside from the additional safety protocols, you’ll experience several differences during your appointment with your [...]
