Obesity (overweight): Treatment by Gastric Sleeve in the Best Hospitals in the World

The Department of Bariatric Surgery offers a wide range of minimally invasive surgical techniques for obesity treatment. The surgical treatment is complemented by an individually developed diet, exercises, and drug therapy. All surgical interventions are performed in the high-tech operating rooms equipped with the advanced monitoring systems.

The Department of General, Abdominal, Vascular Surgery and Traumatology offers the full range of surgical options in these fields. The specialization includes both minor outpatient interventions and complex operations. Of particular interest is surgery of the gastrointestinal tract, abdominal cavity and endocrine glands in case of benign and malignant diseases. The ​​competence also includes emergency surgery for the treatment of injuries of all degrees of severity, with the exception of severe traumatic brain injuries. The department's surgeons prefer minimally invasive interventions, which cause less pain, minimal risk of postoperative complications and rapid recovery of the patient.

The Department of General, Abdominal and Minimally Invasive Surgery offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The department specializes in the surgical treatment of abdominal organs: esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts, thyroid gland. Here are used only proven and sparing surgical treatment methods, which guarantee a rapid recovery of patients.

The Department of General Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment for patients. It performs both planned and emergency surgical interventions. The department is the leading medical facility in Israel, whose surgeons regularly demonstrate outstanding treatment results. The surgical interventions are performed by experienced doctors who were trained in the most famous American Medical Centers. The department's specialists prefer sparing minimally invasive interventions, which significantly shorten the hospitalization period and minimize the risks of complications.

The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Colorectal, Endocrine and Vascular Surgery provides the full range of medical services in the areas of its specialization. A highly qualified team of the department's surgeons performs various operations for gastrointestinal diseases, hernias, pathologies of the rectum, large intestine and anus, as well as surgical interventions for thyroid and parathyroid diseases, vascular pathologies. The operating rooms of the medical facility have advanced technical equipment, so doctors in most cases have the opportunity to perform low-traumatic interventions, excluding extensive incisions in the skin and soft tissues. Whenever required, the highly professional department's surgeons also perform open surgeries, after which the patient receives proper care aimed at the earliest possible elimination of the pain syndrome and improvement of his well-being. The department's specialists are convinced that the best treatment indicators can be obtained only through an individual approach to each patient and his clinical case. Therefore, they devote sufficient time to accurate planning of the upcoming surgery and, if possible, choose sparing minimally invasive techniques. The surgeons working in the department follow current clinical protocols and recommendations of professional societies, so patients can count on effective and safe surgical treatment.

The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Bariatric Surgery and Colorectal Surgery provides the full range of services in the areas of its specialization. The key focus of the department's clinical practice is performing surgical procedures for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The department performs a large number of interventions to implant the LINX Reflux Management System in patients with GERD. It is this modern operation that is the most effective and least traumatic method of treating the pathology. The department also successfully performs operations to treat diseases of the gallbladder, thyroid gland, rectum, anus, and abdominal adhesions. The surgical options of the medical facility are complemented by hernia repair and morbid obesity treatment. All interventions are performed using minimally invasive techniques in specially equipped, high-tech operating rooms. The department was one of the first highly specialized medical facilities to start practicing minimally invasive surgery, and today it boasts 25 years of experience in this field. The department's specialists perform more than 7,000 operations every year, achieving excellent treatment outcomes. At the same time, patients are guaranteed the highest safety of surgical treatment.

Obesity, i.e. the expressed excessive weight resulting from the increased content of internal fat, has recently become the more common medical problem in our society. Weight-reducing treatment requires an integrated approach, interdisciplinary and multi-professional cooperation. Our experienced professionals advise their patients on nutrition issues and help them develop an optimal diet. Physiotherapist of our training center will help improve physical fitness and bring the body back in order.

The Department of Obesity Treatment and Bariatric Surgery offers the full range of services in the area of its specialization. The department's medical team can boast long experience, and also has at its disposal advanced obesity treatment methods. Upon admission to the department, the patient undergoes a comprehensive diagnostic examination, since excess weight can cause the development of many diseases, including diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular pathologies, musculoskeletal diseases, as well as psychological disorders. After receiving the diagnostic data, the attending physician invites the patient for an individual consultation, during which he agrees with him the desired final result and elaborates an individual treatment regimen. The department's specialists strive to help the patient get rid of extra pounds using conservative methods and lifestyle modifications, but in especially complex cases they still resort to surgical treatment.

The Department of Bariatric Surgery offers all modern surgical interventions to treat morbid obesity. The surgical interventions are performed only for patients with a body mass index of 35 and above. The department specializes in sleeve gastrectomy, classical gastric bypass surgery, mini gastric bypass surgery, as well as combined weight loss interventions with simultaneous performance of two types of bariatric procedures. The surgical treatment is performed in high-tech operating rooms specially adapted for such narrowly focused operations. In addition, the interventions are performed using laparoscopic techniques, which significantly reduces the risk of postoperative complications and speeds up patient recovery. Over the entire period of clinical work of the medical facility, the team of bariatric surgeons has performed more than 3,500 bariatric procedures of varying complexity, and therefore it has a rich and successful experience in its field of competence. The main goal of the clinical practice of the department's doctors is to help the patient lose excess weight and gain a chance for a healthy life in a new body.

Do you know that due to changes in the Health Insurance Regulations made in January 2012 this program is open for all patients, even outside the canton they live in? Surgical treatment of obesity is an opportunity offered by Clinique de Valère in conjunction with Leukerbad rehabilitation center within the framework of a new program.

The Department of General Surgery offers the full range of surgical interventions in the area of its specialization. One of the key focuses is bariatric surgery. The department has state-of-the-art surgical equipment, so the operations are mainly performed using sparing minimally invasive techniques. The department's surgeons have rich experience and impeccable reputation not only in their home country, but also throughout the world.