New York Bariatric Surgery Makes Great Strides at Northern Westchester Hospital

MT. KISCO, NY, June 19, 2011 (Press-News.org) Northern Westchester Hospital's (NWH) Surgical Weight Loss Program is a New York bariatric surgery clinic led by one of the state's "best minimally invasive surgeons," Dr. Mitchell Roslin, according to New York Magazine. NWH provides care to individuals in Westchester County, as well as neighboring communities and states. NWH offers New York weight loss surgery options beyond the traditional lap band and gastric bypass procedures, such as the laparscopic gastric sleeve and laparoscopic gastric plication. These surgeries provide superior weight loss results and are conducive to weight maintenance over time. Complications with laparscopic gastric sleeve surgery and laparoscopic gastric plication are relatively limited - one explanation for the surgeries' increasing popularity.

Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 72 million Americans are obese, and the numbers are growing. In New York State alone, more than 20 percent of residents are considered obese with a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30 percent.

The increasing waistlines of Americans and the rise in obesity rates are leading to other health complications, such as metabolic disorders and heart disease, which are becoming an increasing burden on our healthcare system. Many Americans are trying to combat this preventable condition by eating less and exercising more often, but this approach is only marginally successful. Many need medical help to achieve the most desirable outcomes.

Bariatric surgery is a surgical procedure that decreases the size of the stomach, reduces the amount one eats and typically results in substantial weight loss. It is predominantly a permanent procedure requiring a lifelong commitment to dietary restrictions and regular exercise. Weight loss surgery not only helps people lose weight; it improves overall health, self-esteem, and sense of well-being.

Two newly offered procedures at NWH are becoming increasingly popular because of the substantial results seen by patients and surgeons: laparscopic gastric sleeve and laparoscopic gastric plication. New York gastric plication surgery options are limited - but NWH is proud to also offer this innovative bariatric procedure. It involves making small incisions in the abdomen and performing the procedure with the help of a video camera, or laparoscope.

NWH is seeing excellent results with laparscopic gastric sleeve. On average, patients lose about 65 percent of their excess weight. It takes about nine to 12 months for them to realize maximum results, after which their weight loss stabilizes.

About NWH:

Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) provides quality, patient centered care through a combination of medical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to humanity. More than 600 highly skilled physicians, state-of-the-art technology, and a professional staff of caregivers are all in place to ensure patients receive treatment in a caring, respectful and nurturing environment.

The NWH Surgical Weight Loss Program in Mt. Kisco, NY is led by New York bariatric surgeon Dr. Mitchell S. Roslin, a pioneer and innovator in the field of bariatric surgery. He is considered one of the top surgeons in the treatment of obesity.