Andrew Averbach Bariatric Surgeon M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.
BACKGROUND
15 yr Experience
15 yr in Bariatrics
15 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
15 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
90% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 70
WORKS WITH
15 yr Experience
15 yr in Bariatrics
15 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
15 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
90% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 70
Years of Experience
- 15
- 15
- 15
- 15
Practice Details
- Clinical
- Sometimes
- When indicated by pathology
Procedures Performed
| Method | Currently Performing | Total Surgeries | Lap-to-Open Conversions | Avg. Currently Done Per Week | Years Experience With This Type | Average O.R. Stay Time | Average Hospital Stay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
StomaphyX |
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| Endoscopic |
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 0-1 | ||
Roux-en-Y |
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| Open |
|
10 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 hr | 3 days | |
| Laparoscopic |
|
1500 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 2 hr | 2 days | |
LAP-BAND |
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| Laparoscopic |
|
750 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 hr | 1 day | |
Adjustable Gastric Band |
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| Laparoscopic |
|
750 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 hr | 1 day | |
Revision |
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| Open |
|
100 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 3 hr | 3 days | |
| Laparoscopic |
|
200 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 hr | 3 days | |
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy |
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| Open |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 hr | 2 days | |
| Laparoscopic |
|
600 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 2 hr | 2 days | |
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