It is 90% effective with greater than 50% excess weight loss that is maintained for more than five (5) years of follow up.

Hip replacement surgery is recognized as a miracle of modern surgery. Most orthopedic experts consider hip replacement to be the best method of handling arthritis in the hip. Hip replacements have literally put hundreds of thousands of Americans back on their feet and allowed them to enjoy their golden years.

Controlled clinical studies of virtual reality treatment as well as clinical services performed over the past seven years at the VRMC for specific phobias, panic disorder and agoraphobia reveal a success rate of approximately 92%.

This depends on where the implants are placed and their function, as well as how well they are cleaned at home after they are completed. Most studies show success rates of at least 90%.

Recommended BMI's are in the range of 20 to 26. The "overweight" range is 26 to 27.3 for women, 26 to 27.8 for men, though some authorities peg the upper limit of overweight at a BMI of 30. Most authorities say that "obesity" begins at BMI's above 30 for women and 30 for men. All authorities agree that anyone with a BMI over 30 is obese. According to these conventions, the woman who is 5' 0" and weighs 155 has a BMI of 30.14, and is obese.

About 85-90%. There are three reasons for failure. First, patient-related reasons: Some patients go over to liquid high-calorie diet (cream, ice-cream, chocolate etc.). Second, band failure (leakage, breaking etc.). Third, placement failure or dislocation of the band (slippage, pouch dilatation, wrong initial placement = surgeon error).

The ACL is the most commonly reconstructed ligament in the body, although the surgical techniques to perform this operation have only been developed over the last 20 years. Experienced knee surgeons will claim a success rate for this operation of 85-90%. However, success should only be judged by the long-term stability and lack of pain in a knee.

Extensive clinical testing has proven the DRX9000? to achieve an 86% success rate in treating herniated and degenerated disc with less than a 4% recurrence rate of your problem.

The Fobi Pouch is a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with a band. (see diagram 2). The scientific name for The Fobi Pouch is the Vertically Transected, Silastic Ring Banded, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass with the Gastrostomy and the Gastrostomy Site Marker (TSRBVGB).

Two and one half (2.5) hours for open operation and it may take three (3) to seven (7) hours if done laparoscopically or if a panniculectomy is done at the same time.

Yes. Cholecystectomy, tubal ligation, removal of ovarian cyst, ventral and umbilical hernia repair and panniculectomy are some of the procedures that can be performed at the time of the FOBI POUCH or Roux en Y GASTRIC BYPASS. Additional operations increase operating time, cost and may increase the risk of the operation. Typically no. However, with any surgery, there is a chance of having a transfusion if the need arises.