Is Dr. Frantzides experienced in laparoscopic surgery?
Dr. Frantzides is a pioneer in Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) bariatric surgery. In 1991, he initiated experiments for the laparoscopic performance of gastric bypass and published the results of his studies in 1995. In 2000 he introduced the “Frantzides-Madan Triple Stapling Technique” and published the results of this technique in 2003 and 2006. He was given the award of the American Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons in 2006 for the technique and outcomes of his Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. He has more testimonials on an independent website (www.obesityhelp.com) than any other surgeon in the USA.