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Bariatric Surgery Expert Witness

A Bariatric Surgery expert witness is a surgeon who testifies about the standard of care for lap bands, gastric bypass, and other bariatric procedures. Bariatric Surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, is a subspecialty of General Surgery involving the surgical modification of the gastrointestinal tract in order to treat extreme obesity. Common bariatric procedures include gastroplasty (i.e. “stomach stapling”), vertical banded gastroplasty, gastric bypass (i.e. “Roux-en-Y” procedure), vertical banded gastroplasty, and the adjustable gastric band (i.e. “lap band”). Bariatric Surgery does not include cosmetic procedures for removal of body fat such as liposuction or abdominoplasty. These latter procedures are typically performed by a Plastic Surgeon.

Given the predominance of obesity in the United States, Bariatric Surgery is one of the fastest growing surgical specialties. Consequently, the incidence of surgical complications is on the rise and the role of the Bariatric Surgery expert witness is in high demand. Litigation in Bariatric Surgery commonly results from allegations of perforation, leakage, infection, or improperly performed procedures resulting in malabsorption and malnutrition.

Bariatric Surgery Case Matter

From the most common gastric bypass surgery to the latest endoscopic surgical techniques, Elite Medical Experts reviews all aspects of Bariatric Surgery-related litigation and consultation, including:

Adjustable gastric band (“Lap band”)
Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD, BPD/DS, or “Scopinaro” procedure)
Endoluminal sleeve
Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass
Incisionless weight loss procedures
Malabsorptive weight loss procedures
Mixed malabsorptive-restrictive procedures
Natural Orifice Transendoluminal Surgery (“NOTES” procedure)
Primary Obesity Surgery Endoluminal (“POSE” procedure)
Repair of Surgery Endoluminal (“ROSE” procedure or trans-oral surgery)
Restrictive class of weight loss procedures
Revision weight-loss procedures
Sleeve gastrectomy (Vertical gastric sleeve)
Sleeve gastrectomy with duodenal switch
StomaphyX revision procedure
Vertical banded gastroplasty (“Stomach stapling” or “Mason” procedure)
Weight loss balloon systems

Given the complexity of Bariatric Surgery, an experienced Board-Certified Bariatric Surgeon from a top university medical center is an invaluable resource for challenging assignments. To secure a hand-selected Bariatric Surgery expert witness who is ready to work with you, please contact Elite Medical Experts and speak with a physician or nurse on Elite’s experienced Case Strategy Team today.

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Dr. Burton Bentley II, the CEO of Elite Medical Experts, is a nationally renowned authority on medical liability, informed consent, and complex issues at the intersections of medicine, law, and business. As a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and entrepreneur, Dr. Bentley founded Elite Medical Experts in 2010 while overseeing nearly a decade of year-over-year growth. Dr. Bentley also developed and patented a commercial medical device and co-founded Consent Spectrum, a state-of-the-art digital platform for informed consent in aesthetic medical procedures. Outside of Elite, Dr. Bentley can be found spending time with his family and riding horses in Tucson’s riverbeds and deserts.

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