Minimally Invasive Bariatrics – Bringing Bariatric Surgery to Arlington and the Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Welcome to the website of Dr. Glenn Ihde and Minimally Invasive Bariatrics. Minimally Invasive Bariatrics, PA is a medical and surgical practice dedicated to helping significantly overweight patients lose weight. Our mission is to improve the lives of our patients by relieving suffering and improving functionality. We provide both medical and surgical weight loss solutions. When needed, we pledge to provide the most advanced surgical care available, using minimally invasive techniques. Furthermore, we strive to provide our patients with comprehensive education so that they can make informed choices as to the best care for their needs. For bariatric surgery in Arlington, Dallas, and the Fort Worth metro area, we invite you to consider Minimally Invasive Bariatrics.
Minimally Invasive Bariatrics is committed to providing our patients with the best care possible. As part of this commitment, we offer a wide range of procedures, which we perform using only the most advanced minimally invasive methods available.
Often called the gold standard in bariatric surgery techniques, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a well-established weight loss surgery procedure that involves permanently altering the path of the upper digestive system. Learn more about Roux-en-Y surgery.
The LAP-BAND® System is a popular alternative to the classic gastric bypass surgery, as it restricts the amount of food that can be consumed without making permanent structural changes to the digestive system. Find out how the LAP-BAND® System and other gastric banding options, such as the REALIZE™ Band, work.
The sleeve gastrectomy is a relatively new form of bariatric surgery offered at Minimally Invasive Bariatrics in Arlington, Dallas, and the Fort Worth area. It involves reducing the size of the stomach as well as the stomach's ability to produce certain appetite-inducing hormones. Read more about sleeve gastrectomy.
StomaphyX™ allows surgeons to access the stomach through the esophagus, eliminating the need for incisions altogether. This results in significantly shorter healing times and no visible scars whatsoever. Learn more about StomaphyX™ and whether this remarkable technology might be right for you.
Revision Surgery
Undergoing any kind of surgery and not being satisfied with the results can be an extremely frustrating experience. In the case of bariatric surgery, the risk, recovery, and expectations involved only increase the level of frustration when the procedure is ineffective the first time around. At Minimally Invasive Bariatrics, we provide bariatric revision surgery for patients who have experienced inadequate weight loss. Procedures that may be revised include the VBG (vertical banded gastroplasty), the LAP-BAND® System and REALIZE™ Band surgeries, sleeve gastrectomy, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. At Minimally Invasive Bariatrics, we use techniques that reduce the pain, risk, and recovery time involved in traditional bariatric surgery.
Other Advanced Surgical Procedures
In addition to offering bariatric surgery, Dr. Glenn Ihde performs minimally invasive colon surgery, reflux procedures, gallbladder surgery, hernia surgery, and more. If you are planning to have a general surgery procedure and want to know whether it can be conducted using minimally invasive techniques, contact Dr. Glenn Ihde and speak to his staff about your planned surgical procedure. These procedures are used to address a number of abdominal problems or conditions and can significantly improve a patient's time to recovery and his or her quality of life.
Making Patient Education a Priority
Dr. Glenn Ihde and the other bariatric surgery professionals who work in the Arlington, Dallas, and Fort Worth area at Minimally Invasive Bariatrics believe that thorough and accurate patient education is vital to the success of any weight loss procedure. That is why we have developed a comprehensive program to inform our patients about every aspect of the surgical experience and the new lifestyles they will be leading afterward. Our Bariatric University class makes use of audio-visual presentations and a detailed textbook developed by our own bariatric surgeon, Dr. Glenn Ihde.
If you are considering bariatric surgery and live in Arlington or the Dallas-Fort Worth area, please contact Minimally Invasive Bariatrics to learn about our program.
Minimally Invasive Bariatrics
515 W. Mayfield Road Suite 402
Arlington, Texas 76014
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Ph: 817-467-3000
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507 North Highway 77, Suite 700
Waxahachie, TX 75165
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