Christina Richards Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.
BACKGROUND
7 yr in Bariatrics
12 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
7 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
100% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
ASSOCIATED WITH


7 yr in Bariatrics
12 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
7 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
100% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Years of Experience
- 7
- 12
- 7
Practice Details
- Clinical
- Sometimes
- Generally, the gallbladder is removed before or after bariatric surgery if needed.
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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LAP-BAND |
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Laparoscopic |
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530 | 5 | 5 | 30 | same day | ||
Roux-en-Y |
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Open | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | |||
Laparoscopic |
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240 | 3 | 6 | 75 | 1 | ||
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy |
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Laparoscopic |
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20 | 2 | 60 | 1 |
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