Ara Keshishian Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS
BACKGROUND
25 yr Experience
25 yr in Bariatrics
25 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
25 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
90% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 13
Max Age of Patient is 75
ASSOCIATED WITH

25 yr Experience
25 yr in Bariatrics
25 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
25 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
90% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 13
Max Age of Patient is 75

Years of Experience
- 25
- 25
- 25
- 25
Practice Details
- Clinical
- Always
- To prevent re-operation for a failed gallbladder after rapid weight loss.
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 | |
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Duodenal Switch |
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Open |
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1500 | 2 | 17 | 60 | 2 | ||
Laparoscopic |
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700 | 4 | 13 | 75 | 1 | ||
LAP-BAND |
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Laparoscopic |
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50 | 0 | 8 | 50 | 1 | ||
Roux-en-Y |
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Revision |
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Open |
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500 | 5 | 14 | 90 | 3 | ||
Laparoscopic |
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300 | 3 | 8 | 120 | 1 | ||
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy |
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Laparoscopic |
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750 | 3 | 15 | 45 | 1 |
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