Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Chicago, IL Suburban Surgical Care

General Surgery

Our board-certified general surgeons strive to enhance patients’ quality of life through long-term management of a variety of medical concerns. Among the many minimally invasive procedures they perform, our physicians have a special interest in robotic surgery. They perform robotic assisted procedures for gastroesophageal reflux disease, colorectal disease, hiatal hernias, inguinal and ventral hernias and bariatric procedures.

Specialty Procedures

If a medical concern is affecting your day-to-day life, we can help you find the optimal treatment for your needs. Our physicians are extensively trained in a variety of medical specialties, employing laparoscopic and robotic surgery whenever appropriate. By doing so, they can ensure patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

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Board-Certified General Surgery Specialists

Suburban Surgical Care Specialists/Kane Center is committed to helping you improve your health and overall well-being by offering a wide range of bariatric and other surgical procedures. Our experienced team is composed of Dr. James M. Kane, Jr., Dr. Peter C. Rantis, Jr., Dr. Paul J. Guske, and Dr. Jonathan W. Wallace. Each physician at our practice is certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Rantis is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery as well. Combining their extensive training with their dedication to staying up-to-date with the latest innovations allows our surgeons to provide safe and effective procedures with high-quality results.

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Bariatric Surgery

If you have a BMI of over 40 and suffer from related diseases—such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, or high blood pressure—bariatric surgery may be right for you. When non-surgical methods of weight loss have not helped, procedures like gastric bypass surgery or gastric sleeve surgery may be the best solution for morbid obesity. Our practice has been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. In addition, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has named us a Designated Center for Bariatric Surgery. Our surgeons are dedicated to providing safe and effective procedures to help you improve your health and achieve long-term success.

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Bariatric Surgery

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Vertical sleeve gastrectomy, also referred to as gastric sleeve surgery, removes a large portion of the stomach (about 70 to 80 percent) to limit the amount of food that can be consumed before feeling full. A “sleeve” is created to ensure the proper passage of food through a small stomach tube. This procedure leads to eating smaller portions, an earlier feeling of fullness, and limited caloric intake, with an average of 60 to 70 percent excess weight loss within a year. Vertical sleeve gastrectomy can be performed robotic assisted laparoscopic with smaller incisions that can contribute to an easier recovery.

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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery reduces the upper stomach to about the size of an egg and attaches a Y-shaped section of the small intestine to the smaller stomach pouch. These surgical changes are intended to restrict food intake, limit calories, and decrease nutrient absorption with an average of 70 percent of excess weight loss over two years. This procedure offers laparoscopic or robotic surgical options to minimize the risk of complications and adverse side effects for a smoother recovery.

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Duodenal Switch
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) is a two-part surgery designed to limit the consumption of food and regulate the absorption of nutrients. A duodenal switch may be performed robotically, in which about three-quarters of the stomach is removed via a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Next, the first section of the small intestine (duodenum) is re-routed to a lower position to alter the digestion process. Duodenal switch surgery is ideal for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 50 or more and can be effective for helping these individuals lose an average of 70 to 80 percent of excess weight in the first two years after surgery.

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Orbera® Non-Surgical Balloon System
Orbera® is a non-surgical procedure that places a deflated gastric balloon into the stomach through the mouth, which is then filled with saline to be about the size of a grapefruit. With less room for food in the stomach, patients eat smaller portions and, therefore, consume less calories for a loss of approximately 20 pounds in excess weight over six months. This FDA-approved system is ideal for individuals with a BMI between 30 and 40 looking for effective weight loss without undergoing bariatric surgery.

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Bariatric Surgery

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery

Duodenal Switch

Orbera® Non-Surgical Balloon System