Texas Association of Bariatric Surgeons Annual Conference
January 2011
Texas Association of Bariatric Surgeons Annual Conference
Dr. Preeti Malladi participates in a panel discussion on Sleeve Gastrectomy
Texas Association of Bariatric Surgeons Annual Conference
Dr. Preeti Malladi participates in a panel discussion on Sleeve Gastrectomy
Researchers from Taipei, Taiwan, have published a groundbreaking study that suggests patients with appendicitis have a higher prevalence of prior gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD. This 2016 study, titled “Association between Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Appendicitis: A Population-Based Case-Control Study,” offers multiple opportunities for doctors to diagnose and assess patients who suffer from…
Patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery< often see dramatic, life-changing results with long lasting mental and physical benefits. But the surgery itself requires a significant lifestyle change in order to be truly successful. So just how does gastric bypass surgery change lives? Physical Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery Significant weight loss that comes with…
Laparoscopy is a prevalent way to handle many procedures, including surgeries. Operations that would have previously required open wounds and significant recovery times can now be handled as outpatient procedures, making laparoscopy a valuable tool. In this post, we’ll discuss the basics of laparoscopic surgery, its advantages, and the kinds of procedures it can be…
Winter 2010 Dr. Malladi’s patient, Jinnean Askew, is featured on the cover of the Methodist Shine Magazine. Read her story on page 10. You will need the Adobe Reader to view and print these documents.
Weight loss surgery, in general, is meant to help people address obesity that has been unresponsive to a reduced calorie diet and regular exercise. When exercise and good nutrition fail to produce meaningful weight loss, surgery may be a viable option. Two of the most widely used bariatric surgeries are the gastric sleeve and gastric…
An abdominal wall hernia, also known as a ventral hernia, is a small tear in the abdominal muscle wall. This small hole may allow a bit of the interior abdominal lining to poke through, along with the sections of intestine in some cases. Fortunately, many cases are mild, causing only minor discomfort. Common Causes of…