Bariatric & Minimally Invasive Surgery
At Yale Medicine, our Bariatric and minimally invasive surgery team specializes in surgical care for conditions affecting the digestive tract. Expert surgeons use the latest minimally invasive techniques designed to reduce scarring and minimize discomfort after surgery, providing a smoother and more rapid recovery.
We recognize that it’s natural to experience various emotions and concerns before undergoing surgery. That's why our approach focuses on patient education and comprehensive care—we are here to provide clear, detailed answers to all your questions before, during, and after your procedure.
Our Services
Specialized care is offered in the following areas:
- Abdominal wall reconstruction to treat complex hernias or trauma to the abdomen
- Laparoscopic surgery to treat severe (Class III) obesity
- Weight-loss surgery options:
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, in which a small stomach pouch is created to restrict food intake.
- LAP-Band® surgery, in which a band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch to hold food. The band limits the amount of food that’s consumed by making the patient feel full after eating small amounts.
- Sleeve gastrectomy, which involves removing about 85% of the stomach. The smaller-sized stomach holds less food, creating a feeling of fullness with significantly less food.
All weight-loss surgery options include education and support from nursing, nutrition, and psychological service providers.
