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Our bariatric surgery services offers hope for the severely obese (those who are 100 or more pounds overweight or twice their ideal body weight). These patients are at high-risk for developing the following life-threatening conditions including:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Sleep Apnea

In addition to weight loss, individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery have experienced a 60-80 percent improvement with their obesity-related health problems.

UC Irvine’s bariatric surgery services team offers individuals in Orange County and surrounding communities the latest laparoscopic surgical options, including the Roux-en-Y (gastric bypass), adjustable gastric banding and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Surgical procedures:

• Roux-en-Y (Gastric Bypass)
• Adjustable Gastric Banding
• Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy