Ralph Crum Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.
BACKGROUND
1 yr Experience
9+ yr in Bariatrics
15+ yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
8+ yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
785% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 60
PERFORMS
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
ASSOCIATED WITH
1 yr Experience
9+ yr in Bariatrics
15+ yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
8+ yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
785% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 60
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
Years of Experience
- 1
- 9+
- 15+
- 8+
Practice Details
- Clinical
- Sometimes
- Only if there is positive pathology (only 1% of cases)
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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| Open |
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0 | ||||||
| Laparoscopic |
|
800+ | 6 | 8+ | 90 | 3 | ||
Duodenal Switch |
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| Open |
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0 | ||||||
| Laparoscopic |
|
50 | 1-2/month | 3 | 180 | 3 | ||
Biliopancreatic Diversion |
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| Open |
|
0 | ||||||
| Laparoscopic |
|
50 | 1-2/month | 3 | 180 | 3 | ||
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch |
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| Open |
|
0 | ||||||
| Laparoscopic |
|
50 | 1-2/month | 3 | 180 | 3 | ||
LAP-BAND |
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| Laparoscopic |
|
20+ | 2 | 2 | <1 hour | 1 | ||
Revision |
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| Open |
|
0 | ||||||
| Laparoscopic |
|
50+ | 1-2/month | 5 | 180 | 3-5 | ||
Member-supplied Procedures (not confirmed by surgeon)
- Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
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