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People who are severely obese are at high risk of developing serious
health conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension,
orthopedic problems and sleep apnea. Unfortunately, traditional diets have
poor success rates among those who are significantly overweight (100 pounds
or more, or twice their ideal body weight).
The alternative is weight loss surgery – which is safer and less
invasive than ever before. UC Irvine Healthcare’s bariatric surgery
services offers individuals in Orange County and surrounding
communities the latest options for people contemplating surgery. Our
team specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic approaches to
bariatric surgery, including the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and the
LAP-BAND® techniques.
The bariatric surgery program at UC Irvine has been accredited as a Level
1a Bariatric Center by the American College of Surgeons Bariatric Surgery Center
Network. The accreditation demonstrates that UC Irvine has the resources to
successfully further surgical education and provide high-quality care to
patients with greater opportunities for safe and effective outcomes.
