The MVH Weight Loss Surgery Center in Dayton is certified as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. This distinction is given by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation as the "gold standard" quality in weight loss surgery. This is a weight loss surgery patient's assurance of quality surgery and treatment. The Miami Valley Hospital (MVH) Weight Loss Surgery Center in Dayton was founded in 2006.
The MVH Weight Loss Surgery Center Team performs all types of open and laparoscopic weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, recognized by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
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There are 3 types of weight loss surgeries, also known as bariatric surgeries
Gastric Restrictive Your stomach is restricted so less food will fit into it
Malabsorptive Your intestines are rearranged to reduce the amount of food absorbed into the system
Combination Procedures combining aspects of the two types above
Procedures can be done through traditional open surgery or, in some cases, be performed laparoscopically (through a minimally invasive incision in your skin).
Visit www.mvh.org/weightloss to get more information on these weight loss procedures
Adjustable Gastric Band
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)
Gastric Bypass
Sleeve Gastrectomy