Constantine T. Frantzides Bariatric Surgeon MD, PhD, FACS
BACKGROUND
31 yr Experience
25 yr in Bariatrics
29 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
19 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
60% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 15
Max Age of Patient is 75+
PERFORMS
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
ASSOCIATED WITH
31 yr Experience
25 yr in Bariatrics
29 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
19 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
60% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 15
Max Age of Patient is 75+
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
Years of Experience
- 31
- 25
- 29
- 19
Practice Details
- Clinical
- Sometimes
- The gallbladder is removed only when there is evidence of Gallstones or inflammation. The rest of the patients are placed on gallstone dissolution medication (Actigall).
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Roux-en-Y |
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| Laparoscopic |
|
6782 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 130 | 1 | |
Duodenal Switch |
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| Laparoscopic |
|
58 | 0 | 10 | 150 | 2 | ||
Biliopancreatic Diversion |
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| Laparoscopic |
|
61 | 0 | 10 | 150 | 2 | ||
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch |
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| Laparoscopic |
|
175 | 10 | 210 | 2 | |||
LAP-BAND |
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| Laparoscopic |
|
231 | 19 | 30 | 1 | |||
Revision |
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| Laparoscopic |
|
328 | 0 | 16 | 210 | 1-2 | ||
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy |
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| Laparoscopic |
|
326 | 0 | 60 | 1 | |||
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