Dr. Isaias Irgau, MD, FACS, FRCS (Ed), FASMBS is president and co-founder of the Christiana Institute of Advanced Surgery (CHRIAS). He has extensive experience with minimally invasive #weightlosssurgery. Dr. Irgau is board-certified in #bariatric surgery with the American Board of Surgery. In conjunction with his associate, Dr. Gail Wynn, he was the first to perform the LAP-BAND® procedure and the first to firmly establish the laparoscopic approach to Roux-n-Y #gastricbypass in the state of Delaware. Dr. Irgau has personally performed over 2,000 #bariatric procedures with excellent results. He and his associate Dr. Wynn started and established the Bariatric Surgery Program in three of #Delaware ’s leading medical centers.
Thank you for this informative session ! Obesity can cause serious health problems. Thank you DR. Irgau and MR.Erkan for making this video !! #bariatricsurgery #CHRIAS #obesity #awareness
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, has been recognized as a safe and effective treatment for morbid obesity and weight-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. However, bariatric surgery is not for everyone. You may qualify for bariatric surgery if: You are at least 18 years old. You are at least 100 pounds overweight or your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 40 or higher (or at least 35 if you have one or more weight-related health conditions). You have been overweight for at least 5 years. You have made serious weight loss attempts with other methods but only had short-term success. At CHRIAS, our board-certified surgeons are dedicate to provide the most advanced and unsurpassed care in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and nearby regions. To better serve you, we offer our services in multiple convenient locations. #isaiasirgau #Weightlosssurgery
Thank you for this informative session Mr. Erkan and Dr. Irgau ! Obesity can cause serious health problems!! #weightloss #bariatric #obesity #weight #surgery #Delaware
Thank you for the informative session Mr. Erkan & Mr. Erkan on #obesity and #weightmanagement. It is very helpful not only for those seeking information about the #weihtlosssurgery but also for people trying to do #weightmanagement !
Thank you so much Mr. Erkan and Dr. Irgau for this great session! these session is very informative for who consider this surgery. #CHRIAS #BariatricSurgery #AmericanSurgeryCenter
Thank you for this informative session Mr. Erkan and Dr. Irgau. Obesity can cause serious health problems. #CHRIAS #BariatricSurgery #AmericanSurgeryCenter
These sessions are very useful for people who consider having a weight loss surgery, thank you for all the information. #bariatricsurgery #weightlosssurgery #bariatricsurgey
Thank you for this informative session ! Obesity can cause serious health problems. Thank you to your all surgery team that Bariatric Surgery is available to help patients get back on track, take control of their comorbidities diagnoses. #bariatricsurgery
Obesity is a rising problem in the United States. According to the CDC, 93.3 million adults, roughly 40%, were affected by obesity in 2016. That’s up from 36% in 2008. Along the same lines, the counts of severe obesity rose from 5.7% to 7.7% from 2008 to 2016. Despite the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. and the numerous, severe health risks associated with being obese, obesity was not classified as a chronic medical condition until 2013, when the American Medical Association finally recognized obesity as a disease. In drafting this article, I consulted with Dr Isaias Irgau of the CHRIAS, who noted that “the 1991 NIH consensus on the indications for bariatric surgery excluded obese patients with a BMI 30-35. Since then, much knowledge has been accumulated implicating obesity with a plethora of dangerous illnesses. Bariatric surgery is much less invasive and much safer than it was 30 years ago. The risk-benefit ratio currently favors bariatric surgery for patients with BMI greater than 30.” Despite the classification as a disease and the risk-benefit ratio favoring these procedures, obese patients still have a difficult time getting the professional medical care that could make significant improvements in their health and well-being. Bariatric surgery is a safe and effective for obese patients to improve their health, but our current healthcare system makes obtaining such procedures a needlessly difficult and complicated task. #bariatricsurgerydelaware #weightlosssurgery kemalerkan.blogspot.com/2019/12/access-to-care-challenges-bariatric.html
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, has been recognized as a safe and effective treatment for morbid obesity and weight-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. #weightloss #bariatric #obesity #weight #surgery #Delaware
Multidisciplinary Approach at ASC In the ASC bariatric program, we take a multidisciplinary approach to help our patients to go through the multiple steps. Although there are potentially six main medical clearances needed, with the help of patient’s designated care coordinator, going through these steps is extremely easy. Let’s examine these steps in a little more detail. These clearances are required: Nutrition education Depending on the insurance, this can be three to six consecutive months of visits to a nutritionist EGD test If this test returns negative, no follow-up is required. If this is positive (e.g., Barrett’s Esophagus or H Pylori), more follow-ups are necessary to resolve each of the issues. Psychological clearance The following steps may be required based upon the patients’ medical condition as determined by the surgeon: Cardio clearance The patient will undergo an EKG or Echocardiogram. If the results are acceptable, the clearance is given. If the cardiologist deems the patient’s heart health is too risky for surgery, the patient will need further visits to the cardiologist for a treatment plan. Pulmonary clearance If the home sleep test is negative for obstructive sleep apnea, there are no additional follow-ups. If this test is positive, the patient is referred to a pulmonologist for additional study and a two-week APAP/CPAP compliance. Medical clearance from primary care physician Any issues uncovered might require additional visits to a doctor or specialist. Patients will also need some blood work tests (such as A1C and TSH) before the surgery is scheduled. If these levels are within the acceptable range, no further follow-ups are needed. If these levels are elevated, then the patient needs to follow-up with their primary care physician, which could lead to seeing an endocrinologist. kemalerkan.blogspot.com/2019/12/bariatric-surgery-program-at-american.html
Thank you for this informative session. #bariatricsurgery #CHRIAS #obesity #awareness
Dr. Isaias Irgau, MD, FACS, FRCS (Ed), FASMBS is president and co-founder of the Christiana Institute of Advanced Surgery (CHRIAS). He has extensive experience with minimally invasive #weightlosssurgery. Dr. Irgau is board-certified in #bariatric surgery with the American Board of Surgery. In conjunction with his associate, Dr. Gail Wynn, he was the first to perform the LAP-BAND® procedure and the first to firmly establish the laparoscopic approach to Roux-n-Y #gastricbypass in the state of Delaware. Dr. Irgau has personally performed over 2,000 #bariatric procedures with excellent results. He and his associate Dr. Wynn started and established the Bariatric Surgery Program in three of #Delaware ’s leading medical centers.
Thank you for this informative session! #bariatricsurgery
Thank you so much Mr. Erkan and Dr. Irgau! #CHRIAS #BariatricSurgery #AmericanSurgeryCenter
Thank you for this informative session ! Obesity can cause serious health problems. Thank you DR. Irgau and MR.Erkan for making this video !! #bariatricsurgery #CHRIAS #obesity #awareness
Dr. Irgau and Mr. Erkan explains and raises awareness about the obesity and the effects of Bariatric Surgery.
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, has been recognized as a safe and effective treatment for morbid obesity and weight-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. However, bariatric surgery is not for everyone. You may qualify for bariatric surgery if:
You are at least 18 years old.
You are at least 100 pounds overweight or your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 40 or higher (or at least 35 if you have one or more weight-related health conditions).
You have been overweight for at least 5 years.
You have made serious weight loss attempts with other methods but only had short-term success.
At CHRIAS, our board-certified surgeons are dedicate to provide the most advanced and unsurpassed care in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and nearby regions. To better serve you, we offer our services in multiple convenient locations.
#isaiasirgau #Weightlosssurgery
Thank you for this informative session Mr. Erkan and Dr. Irgau ! Obesity can cause serious health problems!! #weightloss #bariatric #obesity #weight #surgery #Delaware
Thank you so much Mr. Erkan and Dr. Irgau for this enlighten session! #UnitedMedical #obesity #weightmanagement #bariatricsurgery
Thank you Mr. Erkan and Dr. Irgau for these valuable sessions. #Chrias #Bariatricsurgery
Thank you so much Mr. Erkan and Dr. Irgau for this informative and beneficial session! #CHRIAS #BariatricSurgery #AmericanSurgeryCenter
Thank you so much Mr. Kemal Erkan and Dr. Isaias Irgau for this informative session! #CHRIAS #BariatricSurgery #AmericanSurgeryCenter
People are learning a lot from this informative sessions! Thank you so much Mr Kemal and Dr Irgau. #CHRIAS #BariatricSurgery #AmericanSurgeryCenter
Thank you for this amazing session! Many thanks to Dr. Irgau and Mr. Erkan once again! #obesity #CHRIAS
Thank you so much Mr. Kemal Erkan and Dr. Isaias for this informative session!
Thank you for the informative session Mr. Erkan & Mr. Erkan on #obesity and #weightmanagement. It is very helpful not only for those seeking information about the #weihtlosssurgery but also for people trying to do #weightmanagement !
Thank you so much Mr. Erkan and Dr. Irgau for this great session! these session is very informative for who consider this surgery. #CHRIAS #BariatricSurgery #AmericanSurgeryCenter
Thank you for this informative session Mr. Erkan and Dr. Irgau. Obesity can cause serious health problems. #CHRIAS #BariatricSurgery #AmericanSurgeryCenter
These sessions are very useful for people who consider having a weight loss surgery, thank you for all the information. #bariatricsurgery #weightlosssurgery #bariatricsurgey
Thank you for this informative session ! Obesity can cause serious health problems. Thank you to your all surgery team that Bariatric Surgery is available to help patients get back on track, take control of their comorbidities diagnoses. #bariatricsurgery
Great content about bariatric surgery! Thank you so much Dr. Irgau and Mr. Erkan. #bariatricsurgery #CHRIAS
Thank you so much for making these videos Dr. Irgau and Mr. Kemal. Keep it up! #bariatricFriday #CHRIAS
Obesity is a rising problem in the United States. According to the CDC, 93.3 million adults, roughly 40%, were affected by obesity in 2016. That’s up from 36% in 2008. Along the same lines, the counts of severe obesity rose from 5.7% to 7.7% from 2008 to 2016.
Despite the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. and the numerous, severe health risks associated with being obese, obesity was not classified as a chronic medical condition until 2013, when the American Medical Association finally recognized obesity as a disease.
In drafting this article, I consulted with Dr Isaias Irgau of the CHRIAS, who noted that “the 1991 NIH consensus on the indications for bariatric surgery excluded obese patients with a BMI 30-35. Since then, much knowledge has been accumulated implicating obesity with a plethora of dangerous illnesses. Bariatric surgery is much less invasive and much safer than it was 30 years ago. The risk-benefit ratio currently favors bariatric surgery for patients with BMI greater than 30.”
Despite the classification as a disease and the risk-benefit ratio favoring these procedures, obese patients still have a difficult time getting the professional medical care that could make significant improvements in their health and well-being. Bariatric surgery is a safe and effective for obese patients to improve their health, but our current healthcare system makes obtaining such procedures a needlessly difficult and complicated task.
#bariatricsurgerydelaware #weightlosssurgery
kemalerkan.blogspot.com/2019/12/access-to-care-challenges-bariatric.html
Thank you for this beneficial and informative session! #bariatricsurgery
Thank you so much for all the time you put into your informative videos #weightlosssurgery #bariatricsurgey
Thank you for this informative session #BariatricSurgery #CHRIAS
Thank you so much for this informative and beneficial session! #CHRIAS
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, has been recognized as a safe and effective treatment for morbid obesity and weight-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. #weightloss #bariatric #obesity #weight #surgery #Delaware
Keep the weight loss after #weightlosssurgery can be difficult.
Multidisciplinary Approach at ASC
In the ASC bariatric program, we take a multidisciplinary approach to help our patients to go through the multiple steps. Although there are potentially six main medical clearances needed, with the help of patient’s designated care coordinator, going through these steps is extremely easy.
Let’s examine these steps in a little more detail. These clearances are required:
Nutrition education
Depending on the insurance, this can be three to six consecutive months of visits to a nutritionist
EGD test
If this test returns negative, no follow-up is required.
If this is positive (e.g., Barrett’s Esophagus or H Pylori), more follow-ups are necessary to resolve each of the issues.
Psychological clearance
The following steps may be required based upon the patients’ medical condition as determined by the surgeon:
Cardio clearance
The patient will undergo an EKG or Echocardiogram. If the results are acceptable, the clearance is given.
If the cardiologist deems the patient’s heart health is too risky for surgery, the patient will need further visits to the cardiologist for a treatment plan.
Pulmonary clearance
If the home sleep test is negative for obstructive sleep apnea, there are no additional follow-ups.
If this test is positive, the patient is referred to a pulmonologist for additional study and a two-week APAP/CPAP compliance.
Medical clearance from primary care physician
Any issues uncovered might require additional visits to a doctor or specialist.
Patients will also need some blood work tests (such as A1C and TSH) before the surgery is scheduled. If these levels are within the acceptable range, no further follow-ups are needed. If these levels are elevated, then the patient needs to follow-up with their primary care physician, which could lead to seeing an endocrinologist.
kemalerkan.blogspot.com/2019/12/bariatric-surgery-program-at-american.html
Thank you so much Mr. Erkan and Dr. Irgau! #CHRIAS #BariatricSurgery #AmericanSurgeryCenter
Thank you so much Mr. Erkan and Dr. Irgau for this informative and beneficial session! #CHRIAS #BariatricSurgery #AmericanSurgeryCenter
Thank you for this informative session! #bariatricsurgery
Thank you for this informative session #BariatricSurgery #CHRIAS