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Advanced Surgical Institute
 
 
Beverly Hills

250 S. La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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Are the costs of LAP-BAND® procedure covered by Insurance?

Our center accepts most insurance plans. You may submit information regarding your insurance carrier in the Patient/Inquiry department. Our staff will verify your insurance information and determine if your insurance covers the procedure. Insurance will be considered for this surgery if proper documentation is provided to substantiate medical necessity.
You may also contact us at:
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and provide us your insurance information over the phone for verification.  [more]


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Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. Regain Control of your Body

Surgery might be covered by PPO Insurance.
We accept PPO, Cash, Financing.

Obesity is a national epidemic in America - almost 1000 people die from obesity related problems every day

The gastric sleeve procedure is usually performed with very small incisions in the abdomen as laparoscopic surgery. This results in shorter hospital stays, less pain and scarring, less blood loss and lower risk of infection or internal organ damage in comparison with more traditional open incision procedures. 

The gastric sleeve procedure essentially creates a smaller stomach. This means the patient feels full on less food. Because the part of the stomach which creates the hormones controlling appetite is removed, the gastric sleeve procedure also reduces the patient’s appetite.

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  What is Sleeve Gastrectomy?

The sleeve gastrectomy it is a relatively simple stomach operation in which the surgeon removes the left side of the stomach. It is easier to accomplish than the gastric bypass or the duodenal switch because it is not necessary to reroute or reconnect the intestines.  The stomach is then the size and shape of a banana, approximately.   No artificial implants are needed inside the abdomen as they are with the Lap-Band® procedure.  

Patients with a body mass index (BMI) higher than 60 may benefit from the sleeve gastrectomy procedure as a part of a two stage operation.  There are significant advantages with the two stage operation for specific individuals. 
 
  Patients with a lower BMI who may consider this operation include: 
  1. Individuals who have concerns regarding the possible side effects that may accompany an intestinal bypass in the long term: ulcers, intestinal obstruction, protein deficiency, osteoporosis, anemia, or vitamin deficiency.
  2.  Patients who are thinking about a Lap-Band® but do not want a foreign body inside their abdomen.
  3. People with medical conditions which may prevent successful weight loss surgery such as those with: Crohn's disease, extensive prior surgery, anemia, or other complex medical conditions.
  4. Individuals who are required to take anti-inflammatory medications might want to consider this option because such medication often must be avoided to prevent ulcers after a gastric bypass. 
The Sleeve Gastrectomy may be a viable option for patients who have problems with their lap-band. They may have already lost a lot of weight but do not want a full bypass. Weight loss does seem to be a little better and a bit more rapid than with the lap-band. Though there is no long term data available the current information shows a 60-70 % EWL rate over two years.
 
  What are the advantages of a Sleeve Gastrectomy?
  1. Disconnection or reconnecting the intestines is not needed.
  2. The procedure is technically simpler than the gastric bypass or the duodenal switch operations.
  3. No foreign implants remain in your body.
  4. No adjustments or fills are necessary.
It is possibly a safer operation for patients with a body mass index (BMI) more than 60.  It can be the first step of a two stage operation.
 
  Individuals who have Lap-Band® complications

Lap-Band® patients who have difficulty with conditions such as: band erosion, reflux, band slippage, esophagitis or port site infection may be considered for “revision" surgery.  That means taking out the Lap-band® System and proceeding with the VSG (Gastric Sleeve). These patients are already very concerned about regaining their lost weight. They can benefit substantially from the gastric sleeve procedure.  The Gastric Sleeve allows them to maintain their current weight and allow them to continue losing weight.

 
  Life After Laparoscopic - Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass surgery is a proven and effective way for morbidly obese patients to lose weight and keep it off, but it is only a "tool" and not a "magic cure".
Recognizing and accepting this enables patients to use the gastric bypass to achieve the goals of weight loss and maintenance. With this sustained weight loss comes unlimited benefits with the most important being improvement or complete elimination of medical problems related to obesity.
  Health Benefits of the Gastric Bypass Surgery Procedure
With this sustained weight loss comes unlimited benefits with the most important being improvement or complete elimination of medical problems related to obesity.
  Insurance Guidelines:

Are the costs of LAP-BAND® procedure covered by Insurance?

Our center accepts most insurance plans. You may submit information regarding your insurance carrier in the Patient/Inquiry department. Our staff will verify your insurance information and determine if your insurance covers the procedure. Insurance will be considered for this surgery if proper documentation is provided to substantiate medical necessity.
You may also contact us at:
Tel.
and provide us your insurance information over the phone for verification.  [more]

What insurance companies do you accept?

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We accept a variety of insurance carriers and plans. During your initial consultation, you'll complete a Patient Questionnaire that contains a section on insurance coverage. You may contact our office directly prior to your consultation to discuss insurance coverage and verification. Please call us at:
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  In our Surgical Center we accept the following payment:
  • Cash
  • Credit Cards
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TYPES OF ANESTHESIA
In our Surgical Center compare to number of other Surgical Center we prefer  General Anesthesia , in which case you'll sleep through the entire operation and do not feel any pain.
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