LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Feiz, M.D., F.A.C.S. has long been at the forefront of innovation in the field of weight loss surgery. His latest step forward involves using extremely tiny 3 millimeter incisions. In combination with the latest in minimally invasive laparoscopic technology, the use of the needlescopic approach to surgery means that the extremely popular sleeve gastrectomy procedure can now be performed for qualified patients with next to no visible scarring and even less minor discomfort.
The cutting-edge needlescopic procedure is being employed not only for sleeve gastrectomies to deal with severe obesity, but for a number of similarly safe and routine medical procedures including gallbladders and appendectomies. Doctors and patients agree it's a major improvement, and Dr. Feiz is happy to explain why.
"For a sleeve procedure, most doctors use a standard incision of 10 millimeters; I typically use 5 millimeter incisions, which are already quite small, no larger than a single grain of rice," says Dr. Feiz. "With needlescopic procedures, however, eligible patients can be treated with incisions that are only 3 millimeters. The result is a procedure that very often creates no visible scarring, only the most minor discomfort, and a reduced risk of a hernia and other complications following the procedure. We've also seen that it can speed up recovery times in many patients."
The standard gastric sleeve procedure is already one of the most popular choices for patients of Dr. Feiz. "It's a superior replacement for the older single-site incision technique, which reduced scarring but forced surgeons to change the way they operate," said the Los Angeles based physician.
A widely respected board certified plastic surgeon who has been featured on The Doctors TV program, Dr. Feiz has long been an advocate of the standard gastric sleeve procedure because of its impressive reliability. This is because, while reducing the size of the stomach by approximately 75-85%, which makes consuming excessive amounts of food uncomfortable, it also removes a portion of the stomach responsible for the production of a key hunger hormone, ghrelin. Reducing the body's production of the substance appears to help quiet the persistent pangs of appetite which make long term, significant weight loss so difficult for patients who try to end their obesity through diet and exercise alone. (Individuals interested in seeing exactly how a gastric sleeve is performed can watch this special YouTube video.)
If you are interested in a gastric sleeve surgery to treat severe obesity, but would like to eliminate the possibility of visible scars and benefit from reduced pain and potentially lowered recovery time, your next step is to find out if you qualify for the needlescopic procedure. Please contact Dr. Feiz's offices today by calling 800-868-5946 or visiting the Dr. Feiz and Associates website. Free seminars are held regularly.
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