WHAT IS THE DOCTOR’S COMPLICATION RATE?
His complication rate for the DS for example (a complicated technique!) is 3-4% and mortality rate is less than 1%. Most complications occur when people do not advise their Doctor properly on their health history or medications, IF they occur at all. Most common complications are those most common to any surgery; thrombosis and pulmonary problems. Safety is always our first concern. Chance of post op complications depend on the clinical status of the patient pre-op, hospital infection rates and the experience and thoroughness of the surgical team. He has performed well over 2000 bariatric procedures, and thousands of various gastric procedures.
