Thomas Chua Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.
BACKGROUND
30 yr Experience
31 yr in Bariatrics
19 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
13 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
90% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 15
Max Age of Patient is 70
PERFORMS
Adjustable Gastric Band
Biliopancreatic Diversion
ASSOCIATED WITH
30 yr Experience
31 yr in Bariatrics
19 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
13 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
90% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 15
Max Age of Patient is 70
Adjustable Gastric Band
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Years of Experience
- 30
- 31
- 19
- 13
Practice Details
- Clinical
- Sometimes
- With gallstones.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Biliopancreatic Diversion |
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| Open |
|
1 | 0 | |||||
| Laparoscopic | 0 | |||||||
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty |
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| Open | 0 | |||||||
| Laparoscopic |
|
>250 | 0-1 | 13 | 0 | 1-2 | ||
LAP-BAND |
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| Laparoscopic |
|
>500 | 6-7 | 5 | 0 | 1-2 | ||
Roux-en-Y |
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| Open |
|
>2000 | 0-1 | 30 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Laparoscopic |
|
>500 | 1-2 | 12 | 90 | 2-3 | ||
Revision |
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| Open |
|
>50 | 0-1 | >20 | 120 | 3-5 | ||
| Laparoscopic |
|
>20 | 13 | 120 | 2-3 | |||
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