Metabolic & bariatric care · Austin, South Austin & Cedar Park
A refined surgical approach, selected with the same care as the operation itself.
Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as gastric sleeve surgery, or a vertical sleeve is an established metabolic and bariatric procedure which has demonstrated tremendous weight loss results for many morbidly obese people. The surgery involves the removal of roughly 75% or more of the stomach, creating a small sleeve-shaped pouch. This allows the patient to lose weight by creating a full feeling after eating smaller portions of food. The surgery also removes the part of the stomach that creates ghrelin, a hormone involved in signaling hunger.
With a standard laparoscopic gastric sleeve procedure, several small incisions are made in the abdomen. Trocars, tubes which serve as passageways for medical instruments, are inserted into these incisions. As revolutionary as this technique has been for improving patient outcomes, the single-incision trans-umbilical method of bariatric surgery is a further advance with hope to provide even better outcomes for patients.
“Since the advent of single-incision lap band surgery,” says Texas bariatric surgeon Dr. Ganta, “we have observed a significant improvement in cosmesis with less scarring in addition to the possibility of less pain and faster recovery. Patients are amazed at how little scarring they have following the belly button lap band procedure and we are excited to offer the single incision belly button gastric sleeve procedure.” Dr. Ganta and his bariatric surgery team in Texas have been closely involved with developments in weight loss surgery in Austin. In 2008, Dr. Ganta innovated the trans-umbilical single incision LAP-BAND® surgery and is believed to have been the first bariatric surgeon in Texas to perform the procedure.
Robotic and single-incision techniques describe how the operation is performed. The metabolic changes depend on the underlying procedure—such as sleeve, bypass or SADI-S—not on the number of incisions or the surgical platform. Your surgeon selects the approach that suits your operation and clinical needs.
Gastric Sleeve · Gastric Bypass · SADI-S / Duodenal SwitchDr. Sashidhar Ganta is a board-certified bariatric surgeon in Austin, Texas. He pioneered his own technique to perform the Single incision LAP-BAND® surgery through the belly button, leaving no visible scars. Dr Ganta has developed a comprehensive weight loss clinic in Austin, Texas and his practice in Central Texas, AIBL, is known as one of the best Texas weight loss surgery centers. Dr. Ganta is one of the most experienced surgeons offering weight loss surgery in San Antonio, Austin and the surrounding area. Your discharge and activity timeline are individualized according to your recovery and your surgeon’s instructions.
Dr. Ganta received fellowship training in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut and completed his Surgery Residency Training at Sound Shore Medical Center, New York. He has studied medicine in the United States, India and UK. He is an invited speaker and faculty member teaching CME courses about his technique to other experienced bariatric surgeons. Dr. Ganta lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Nalini and two daughters.
MD, FACS, FRCS, FRCSI
Founder & President · Robotic General and Bariatric Surgeon · Board-Certified · Yale Fellowship-Trained
20+ years. More than 6,000 bariatric patients. Advanced metabolic surgery and complex revisions.
Meet Dr. GantaThe cost conversation starts early. Our Insurance Concierge helps review your benefits and the requirements for the proposed treatment. For self-pay, request a comprehensive, procedure-specific package quote. Financing may help spread eligible costs over time.
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