Mini-Gastric Bypass

The Mini-Gastric Bypass Surgery


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Short, Simple, Effective Weight Loss Surgery

The Mini Gastric Bypass 30 minute Laparoscopic Surgery

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 What is the Mini-Gastric Bypass?     MGB => Short, Simple, Effective Weight Loss Surgery   

The Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB) is a Short, Simple, Successful, Reversible Laparoscopic gastric bypass weight loss surgery.  The operation usually takes only 30 min., hospital stay less than 24 hours.  The Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB) is low risk, has excellent long term weight loss, minimal pain and can be easily reversed or revised.  A recent survey showed that MGB patients decrease hunger by 50%.  New study shows that the MGB decreases hunger and increases satiety/feeling full (Peptide YY).  

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Cure Diabetes?   With a 38 minute Surgery?  Listen to hundreds of Former Diabetics...

   New Survey: 93% of MGB diabetic patients free of all diabetic medications at 3 years!   New survey; patients reports only 30% of friends or family with RNY did well, only 20% of friends with Lap Band (r) did well as compared to reported that 90% of their friends and family with the Mini-Gastric Bypass did well!

 

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   50% Failure of the Band;  Long-Term Results and Complications Following Adjustable Gastric Banding.  (Innsbruck, Austria.)  Of the study population, 53% patients had at least one complication requiring reoperation.  Only 53% patients still have their original band! (Failed Band Converted to successful MGB.)

 Large European Study Sleeve Gastrectomy Yields * 5% Leak Rate * 
Results of a large multicenter European study have shown that patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy procedures investigators reviewed 446 sleeve gastrectomies performed in 14 centers in France and Switzerland from 2000 to 2007.  the overall rate of complications was nearly 17% and major complications were essentially gastric leaks, with a rate of 5.3%.
 
Diabetes and Weight Loss Surgery; Mini-Gastric Bypass Video, Dr. Rutledge, MGB
The MGB and Diabetes
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Husband Follows His Wife
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Results of MGB, RNY and the Band
RNY and Band? No?
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Diabetic Patient 1 Month After MGB
Diabetic at 1 Month

Remarkable Story 3 yrs After MGB
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Dr Rutledge says Hello to your Dr In ER
DrR "Hello to Your Dr"


No More Diabetes!

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Former Diabetic

Diabetic Patient 6 Months After MGB
Diabetic 6 at Months


2 Years after MGB


Iron Deficiency Anemia

1 Week Post MGB
One Week After MGB

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One Hr in Clinic

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The Story of the MGB

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100 Failed Lap Bands(R), Intra-Operative Video; Dr. Rutledge Mini-Gastric Bypass
100 Failed Bands

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1 yr patient No More Diabetes!
No More Diabetes

Too Thin? We'll Fix it
Too Thin? We'll Fix it

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MGB, Sleeve and the new "Non-Excisional Sleeve"
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The Mini-Gastric Bypass (MGB)
MGB => Short, Simple, Effective Weight Loss Surgery

The Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB) is a Short, Simple, Successful, Reversible Laparoscopic gastric bypass weight loss surgery.

The operation usually takes only 30 min., hospital stay less than 24 hours.
The Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB) is low risk, has excellent long term weight loss, minimal pain and can be easily reversed or revised.  A recent survey showed that MGB patients decrease hunger by 50%.  Dr. Rutledge's opinion is that the MGB decreases hunger (Ghrelin) and increases satiety/feeling full (Peptide YY).  
For over 13 years, more than 5,500 people from all across America, all 50 states and around the world have chosen the MGB: Join Us, Talk to over thousands of MGB'ers online.

Mini-Gastric Bypass Short Simple Successful

RNY Bypass-Complex Dangerous to Revise

MGB Success Story David L Cook:

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Music and TV Star
After MGB Success

American Christian country music singer-songwriter, comedian and a multiple Emmy Award and Telly Award Winner Singer, Composer and Member of the Christian Music Hall of Fame is hosting the Christian Music Awards this year.  Congratulations to David on your continued success! (Click to visit him on Face Book)

 

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New Study: The Mini-Gastric Bypass Cuts Hunger by 50%

Hello Everyone,
     Life has been incredible since the surgery with Dr. Rutledge (7-30-2008.)  No complications whatsoever.  I eat what ever I want when ever I want, several small meals the day, and enjoy what I eat more so than I ever have in my life!
     I am now enjoying a weight of 134 and still the scale seems to go down a pound or two every month or so, and I feel wonderful -thank you Dr. Rutledge!
     Dr. Rutledge you are in my prayers every day...my prayers always seem to go something like this..."Thank you Lord and thanks be to Dr. Rutledge!"
     Take care and God Bless you, Tricia   ...Read more...

Another Stunning Celebrity MGB Success: 
Percussionist Jackie Bertone (Email: Jackie Bertone)


Before MGB
with Multiple Sclerosis!

Music Star Jackie Bertone shows off his 200 + lb weight loss after the Mini-Gastric Bypass.  Talk with him FaceBook or MyspaceAmazingly his Multiple Sclerosis is better as well!


After MGB


    

New French Study Confirms Safety Efficacy of Mini-Gastric Bypass

New French study showed that the MGB was easy to perform, safe and effective...  Since this study was published on 100 patients the authors reported on a series of 350 patients with similar high success levels.
Studies show that the MGB is more effective than the LAP-BAND® and safer than the RNY Gastric Bypass. In contrast to the "standard" RNY bypass the MGB is simpler, has only one connection (anastomosis) and is easily reversible and revisable.  


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Join Us!! Live Clinic Online With Dr. Rutledge,
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Join Us in Phoenix!

 Dr. Rutledge will presenting the latest research on the Mini-Gastric Bypass at the SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) Meeting (April 22 - 25, 2009 Phoenix, Arizona.) We are also holding a seminar on Friday Night April 24th. Stay tuned for more information.  Dr. Rutledge is presenting 3 studies:
on the Mini-Sleeve Gastroplasty, on Complications after the MGB and an analysis of weight loss and bypass length in MGB

*** Now FREE Hotel Accommodations in Las Vegas ***

Now a new promotion for our out of town patients.  Out of town patients free accommodations at a local hotel. Email Dr Rutledge for more information.  FREE Hotel Accommodations in Las Vegas

New Study from Austria: More Disappointing Gastric Band Results

New long term study from Innsbruck Medical University Hospital, Austria. The results were disappointing with a high complication rate and many dissatisfied patients.

French Study Confirms Good Results with Mini-Gastric Bypass

MGB is a good alternative to RNY, giving the same results with a simpler and reproducible technique.

Gastric Bypass Can Cut Cancer Risk, Study Shows

The latest study shows that gastric bypass surgery can decrease the risk of developing cancer by up to 80 percent. Comparing 1,035 gastric bypass patients with 5,746 similar patients showed cancer rates in the Gastric Bypass group was ** 85 percent lower ** for breast cancer and 70 percent lower for colon and pancreatic cancers.

Join Us!! Live Clinic Online With Dr. Rutledge,
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NEW NEWS!!  Live Clinics Tuesdays with DrR are a Big Success!  Join us on Ustream.TV http://www.ustream.tv/channel/drr-in-clinic-in-las-vegas Drop in, you can chat, email or call our staff to get your questions answered live on the internet during clinic!  Watch and Listen to MGB patients talk about their experience with the MGB live and in person over the internet.  Tuesdays: 12 n Eastern & 9 am Pacific time.  Can't make it to the Live Clinic?  Watch Prerecorded parts of the clinics Click Here!

$47,800.00 Average Cost for U.S. Gastric Bypass Surgery!

How much will you pay for your gastric bypass.  The Canadian government in Ontario reports that it spent over $21 million last year to send 439 patients to the USA for Gastric Bypass Surgery. That's an average cost of about $47,800.00 per patient. 

In contrast the Mini-Gastric Bypass is only $17,000.00 for the Doctor, the anesthesiologist, the hospital and follow up clinic visits!

New $9,500 Same Day Out-Patient Mini-Gastric Bypass!!!

Now You Don't Have to Go to Mexico!!!
The Same Day Outpatient MGB is Now Available in Las Vegas

It's a GO!  St Rose Hospital in Las Vegas and Dr. Rutledge have agreed to offer the Same Day Out-patient Mini-Gastric Bypass and Mini-Gastroplasty for $9,500. 

$9,500 Same Day Out-Patient Mini-Gastric Bypass.  After lots of work and discussions with the hospital we have come to an agreement on offering the Same Day Out Patient Mini-Gastric Bypass.

To start this new program Same Day patients will be selected that are: Under age 30, Under 250 lbs and Have no serious medical illness.

(P.S.: Free Hotel Stay is NOT included in the Same Day Out Patient Mini-Gastric Bypass)
(P.P.S. You can still have the "Regular" Overnight Outpatient Mini-Gastric Bypass if you do not meet these criteria for the Same Day Out Patient Surgery.)

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Join Dr Rutledge and lots of MGB friends on Facebook for support, information and fun related to the Mini-Gastric Bypass.  Share stories and tips with other MGB'ers and stay up to date on the latest news of CLOS.net.

Remarkable New Comparison Study:  Mini-Gastric Bypass Significantly More Successful than LAP-BAND®

Lee et al. analyzed patients undergoing bariatric surgery for predictors of successful weight loss. MGB patients a had significantly higher rate of successful weight loss than LAP-BAND® patients (79% vs. 44%).

More Happy MGB Patients

Hello All!
I haven't written in a LONG TIME! My name is Kory and I had my surgery on Feb 20th, 2008 with Dr. R in Vegas. I wanted to share a great moment with all of you. I have been heavy my ENTIRE LIFE...well at least since age 5. I am a Marine Wife and each year we have celebrate the birthday of the Marine Corps at the Marine Corps ball. It is a very formal event where the women wear gowns etc. I have always loved going to the ball, but dreaded finding a gown that fit and was of course uncomfortable all night knowing I looked like a HOUSE in my gown. Well NOT THIS YEAR! This was the FIRST ball since my surgery. I went shopping for a gown with my mom. I was able to buy a gown OFF the RACK and it fit me PERFECT! I am pleased to say I wore a size 6 petite! It was a GORGEOUS Gown and I received SOOO many compliments. For the first Ball in 12 years, I was HAPPY, felt comfortable and could wear a pair of heels all night without my feet killing me! I have uploaded a picture of my husband and I at the ball to the website. THANKS Dr. R for helping me make every DREAM come TRUE!

Kory
February 20, 2008
222/214/125/120
High/preop/now/goal

Thinking About Weight Loss Surgery? 
Think About Where Your Doctor's Patients Come From.

  Patients Have Come from Every State in America to Have the Mini-Gastric Bypass with Dr. Rutledge and Dr. Peraglie  From Alaska to Florida, Maine to Hawaii, Over 4,000 patients over 10 years have come from all across America, every state in the Union and from around the world, to have the Mini-Gastric Bypass with Dr Rutledge and Dr Peraglie...

  Why do so many Doctors and Nurses choose the Mini-Gastric Bypass?  Call and talk with Dr. Rutledge and ask him right now...

OK I've Decided, I Want the Mini-Gastric Bypass.  What Do I Do Next???

  Start Here First: (Video Instructions) Ok if you want to have a Mini-Gastric Bypass then you need to do twelve steps Then: you can schedule your surgery for almost the next day!  The idea of these 12 steps is for us to learn more about you and for you to learn more about us, simple

Dr. Rutledge, CLOS and the Mini-Gastric Bypass Selected as Preferred Providers for St. Rose Dominican Hospitals Employees and Staff! 

- It's Official! Dr. Rutledge, CLOS and the Mini-Gastric Bypass Selected as Preferred Providers for St. Rose Dominican Hospitals Employees and Staff! After years of a successful bariatric surgery program at St. Rose DeLima Hospital in Henderson Nevada the staff and hospital have worked to create a contract that covers employees of the hospital to have the Mini-Gastric Bypass with Dr. Rutledge.

The Hospital Administrative staff, Physicians and Nurses at St. Rose Hospital have had an up close and personal view of Dr. Rutledge and the Mini-Gastric Bypass for over two years now. After overwhelming requests from nursing and other hospital staff, the MGB is now a covered benefit for members of the St. Rose and CHW community. For more information please see the St. Rose benefits office, call or Email Dr. Rutledge: (DrR@clos.net), Phone: 702-714-0011.

Medical Student and MGB patient: Talks about Nutrition and the MGB
 

Las Vegas Seminars:  Join Us.  Meet DrR & The "MGB Angels"

Find out why over 4,400 People From All Across America, All 50 States and Around the World Chose the MGB. TV stars, music celebrities, an NFL coach and assistants to former president Clinton and president Bush have all been successful MGB patients.  Seminars:

Tuesdays, 9:00 am at St Rose De Lima Hospital


"MGB Angels"

New French Study Shows 1 in 4 Bands Failing in France!!

A new MGB study from France reports that gastric band patients will require a major reoperation with band removal and conversion to another surgery for ►failed weight loss, ►dysphagia or ►reflux in up to 25% (1 in 4) of cases!  A Swiss study showed 80% of Bands failing at 10 years.

Is the MGB / The Best Weight Loss Surgery / For Me? / Click Here to See. 

Over 4,00 People From All Across America, All 50 States and around the world chose the MGB.  Movie Stars, Pop Stars, NFL Coaches, Assistants to both President Bush and former President Clinton, Doctors, Psychologists and Nurses all are choosing the MGB for Life!   

Dr Peraglie's New Paper Published: Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass
 (MGB) in the Super-Super Obese

New study by Dr. Peraglie shows Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass (MGB) is a successful therapy in the Super-Super Obese.  Dr Peraglie of The Centers of Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery (CLOS) Florida, Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center reported on the MGB in the super-super obese patient.  Dr Peraglie concluded that mini-gastric bypass (MGB) is a technically simple and safe procedure in SSO patients. MGB has the advantages of being a single stage procedure, being easily reversible and revisable in a laparoscopic procedure and does not sacrifice portions of the stomach or implant foreign materials.

Please Help: MGB Diabetes Study

Please help us keep up to date on our follow up results by completing a follow up form on the website at: http://www.clos.net/ff2-hosp.htm  
We are also conducting a survey on Diabetes, and your response would be appreciated. Here is a link to the survey:
Click Here to take survey

New Study Confirms Mini-Gastric Bypass: A Cost-effective alternative to RNY

A new study of the Mini-gastric bypass Hôtel-Dieu in France and Beirut, Lebanon. rnoun@wise.net.lb again shows the value of the MGB!  "Laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass (MGB) is being increasingly performed worldwide. 126 patients underwent minilap MGB.  There was no hospital mortality, and the in-hospital complication rate was 4.7%. No anastomotic leakage occurred. 3 patients (2.3%) developed marginal ulcers.  At 1 year, mean excess weight loss was 68.4% and comorbidities resolved in 85%. Minilap MGB is a simple, safe, effective and low-cost gastric bypass. It represents an attractive cost-effective alternative to laparoscopic

A Patient's Story About His Mini-Gastric Bypass

Hello everyone, Scott here.  just wanted to update everyone on how our surgeries went on Wed and Thursday. We had 6 people getting the MGB on the 16th and 17th. Dr R did the 3 girls on Wed and us 3 guys on Thu. ...

More New Research Confirms the Success of the Mini-Gastric Bypass

New Studies Worldwide Confirm the Success of the Mini-Gastric Bypass!   French Study concludes:  Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass is a technically simple, safe, and effective procedure in the treatment of morbid obesity and its associated medical illnesses. Moreover, the procedure is easily reversible laparoscopically when post-operative complication occurs.  Study from Beirut Lebanon showed MGB is a safe and effective operation for revision of failed LAP-BAND®.  Study from Taiwan showed Mini-Gastric Bypass resulted in significant and sustained weight loss with successful treatment of Diabetes in 87%.

Get it Free! A Brand New Edition of The Book on the Mini-Gastric Bypass

Over 150 pages of information on the latest research and results on the Mini-Gastric Bypass, Obesity and other forms of weight loss.  Join our mailing list to Download a copy free or order a bound copy through the mail.

LAP-BAND® Problems with Nausea, Vomiting or Poor Weight Loss? 
The Mini-Gastric Bypass
May be able to Help

- LAP-BAND® and the Mini-Gastric Bypass  Dr Rutledge now has extensive experience with various types of LAP-BAND® failures. Congratulations to all of the LAP-BAND® patients that are doing well. For those unfortunate LAP-BAND® patients that fail, the Mini-Gastric Bypass is a good choice for resolution of persistent vomiting and to induce good weight loss. Dr Rutledge, DrR@clos.net, 702-953-7066.  Watch 33 videos of LAP-BAND® removal and patient comments.

What is the Mini-Gastric Bypass, Watch the Videos

What is the "Mini"-Gastric Bypass? - Watch the Mini-Gastric Bypass animation described by Dr Rutledge.   The RNY is more complex and riskier than the MGB.  The LAP-BAND® is simple and safe like the MGB but has lower weight loss and increasing long term failure rates.  (Just What is the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass? - Watch video animations of the RNY 1. Here, 2. Here, 3. Here or 4. Here)  (What is the LAP-BAND®? Watch videos Here and HereWatch more of our 500+ MGB Videos (Over 1,00,958 Views!!)

Mini-Gastric Bypass Online Community Website: Chat, Share Pictures and More...

Join us on our MGB Online Community: You can meet other Mini-Gastric Bypass people, and make new friends. You can enjoy a full message center with address book importing. You can view and add photos, videos, or blog posts. Jon the Discussion Forum: Start and add discussion posts and reply to those posts. View all discussions across your social network.

LAP-BAND® Patients Talk About Their Experiences with the Band

- Two Failed LAP-BAND® Patients Converted to the MGB  Dr. Rutledge talks with 2 LAP-BAND® patients after LAP-BAND® removal and conversion to the Mini-Gastric Bypass.  They talk about their Failed LAP-BAND®s and years of hunger, failed weight loss, suffering pain and vomiting with the LAP-BAND®. Dr. Rutledge converted both to the Mini-Gastric Bypass in less than 1 hour. DrR@clos.net.

   
   

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Information on this web site is provided for informational purposes only. Read more here...
Gastric Bypass Surgery is a MAJOR surgical procedure. It can be associated with significant risks and complications, up to and including death. Read more here...
Weight loss surgery is a rapidly developing area of medicine. Bariatric surgery is filled with controversy. It is very important to take a careful and deliberate approach to considering surgery for the treatment of obesity. Read more here...
-It is imperative that you consult your own physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your symptoms or medical condition. Read more here...
-Contact with this web site or Dr. Rutledge over the web site does not constitute a doctor patient relationship and for good quality medical care you must obtain advice and consultation form your own local physician. Read more here...
-This site is intended as a resource for references on the treatment of obesity for health care professionals and educated consumers. Read more here...
-The authors and editors have used sources believed to be reliable in their efforts to provide information that is complete and generally in accord with the standards accepted at the time of publication. Read more here...
-Medical knowledge changes rapidly. In view of the possibility of human error or changes in medical science, neither the authors nor the editors nor any other party who has been involved in the preparation or publication of this work warrants that the information contained herein is in every respect accurate or complete, and they are not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. Read more here...
-This information is not medical advice or diagnosis, nor is it to be construed as medical advice, medical information, medical diagnosis, or medical prescription for curing, removing, or preventing any disease, or related symptoms. Read more here...
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Warning: Gastric Bypass Surgery is a MAJOR surgical procedure. It can be associated with significant risks and complications, up to and including death. Weight loss surgery is a rapidly developing area of medicine. Bariatric surgery is filled with controversy. It is very important to take a careful and deliberate approach to considering surgery for the treatment of obesity.  

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