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Bariatric surgery is performed using a few different methods. Laparoscopic surgery is less invasive than open surgery, so patients usually have less discomfort, a shorter recovery time and fewer complications. However, there may be times when your bariatric surgery procedure will need to be performed as open procedure rather than laparoscopic but this is rare.
WakeMed bariatric surgeons perform all bariatric surgical procedures at WakeMed Cary Hospital. Cary Hospital is proud to announce it has been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence® by the Metabolic + Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). All of our surgeons are verified members of the American Society for Metabolic + Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
Your surgeon will help you make the best decision about surgery after a careful evaluation that includes assessing your physical and emotional condition, providing nutrition and fitness counseling along with discussing your willingness to make lifestyle changes.
Explore the information we’ve provided to learn more about the different options we offer.
Medical Weight Management
- Our practice offers a multidisciplinary non-surgical weight loss approach led by our in-house bariatrician. Learn about our program.
Non-Surgical Procedures for Weight Loss:
Surgical Procedures for Weight Loss:
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Also called the gastric sleeve, this surgery is performed solely on the stomach, and there is no rerouting of the intestines. Learn about the sleeve gastrectomy.
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Gastric Bypass
The gastric bypass (also known as the Roux-en-Y) is both a restrictive and malabsorptive procedure that reduces the usable area of the stomach and bypasses part of the small intestine. Learn about the gastric bypass.
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Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch
The single anastomosis duodenal switch works by creating a sleeve gastrectomy for restriction and hunger control. Learn more about the single anastomosis duodenal switch.
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Duodenal Switch
The duodenal switch has great weight loss potential, and works by creating a sleeve gastrectomy for restriction and hunger control followed by rerouting the intestines similar to a gastric bypass. Learn about the duodenal switch.
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Revisional Surgeries
We offer revisional surgeries for sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band and gastric bypass. Learn about what to consider and what to expect from revisional surgeries.