Lora Melman Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS
BACKGROUND
7 yr Experience
7 yr in Bariatrics
15 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
7 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
60% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 16
Max Age of Patient is 70
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7 yr Experience
7 yr in Bariatrics
15 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
7 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
60% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 16
Max Age of Patient is 70









Years of Experience
- 7
- 7
- 15
- 7
Practice Details
- Clinical
- Sometimes
- Symptomatic stones or cholecystitis
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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Gastric Balloon |
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Endoscopic |
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25 | 3+ | 20min | 3hr | |||
LAP-BAND |
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Laparoscopic |
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20 | 7+ | 30min | 5hr | |||
Roux-en-Y |
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Laparoscopic |
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900+ | 1+ | 7+ | 150min | 24hr | ||
Revision |
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Laparoscopic |
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300+ | 3+ | 7+ | 90min | 24hr | ||
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy |
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Laparoscopic |
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1800+ | 20+ | 7+ | 55min | 23hr |
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