Dr. Santiago Gómez is a distinguished Bariatric Surgeon based in Medellín, Colombia. He specializes in Bariatric Surgery and is renowned for his expertise in treating obesity. Dr. Santiago Gómez is recognized for his proficiency in various Bariatric procedures, particularly the Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass surgeries.
He is fluent in both Spanish and English, which facilitates communication with international patients. Dr. Gómez operates in some of the best medical facilities in Medellín and is known for his comprehensive care and support, especially for foreign patients.
Dr. Santiago Gómez is a distinguished Bariatric Surgeon based in Medellín, Colombia. He specializes in Bariatric Surgery and is renowned for his expertise in treating obesity. Dr. Santiago Gómez is recognized for his proficiency in various Bariatric procedures, particularly the Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass surgeries.
He is fluent in both Spanish and English, which facilitates communication with international patients. Dr. Gómez operates in some of the best medical facilities in Medellín and is known for his comprehensive care and support, especially for foreign patients.
Gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, is a weight loss operation that significantly reduces stomach size. Primarily for those severely overweight (BMI over 40), it involves removing about 75-80% of the stomach, creating a small, tube-like pouch. This reduction limits food intake, aiding substantial weight loss, while still maintaining the stomach’s natural form, unlike gastric bypass. The surgery also decreases appetite by reducing stomach size and ghrelin hormone levels, leading to quicker satiety and prolonged satisfaction. Patients typically lose 50-60% of their excess weight within the first year, offering rapid initial weight loss.
Gastric Gypass, a complex Bariatric Surgery, involves two primary steps for weight loss: firstly, removing 75-80% of the stomach to create a small pouch that limits food intake, and secondly, rerouting the small intestine by bypassing the duodenum. This not only restricts food consumption but also changes food absorption, leading to decreased calorie and nutrient uptake. It also affects gut hormones, influencing hunger and fullness. Consequently, patients typically lose a significant amount of weight, often 60-80% of their excess body weight, which is usually more than the loss observed with gastric sleeve surgery.
Surgery is a tool for the treatment of obesity, and as a surgeon, I have experience in the treatment of digestive diseases, gastrointestinal tumors (stomach, small intestine, colon), gallstones, appendicitis, hernias, biopsies, lipomas, and skin cysts, among others.
The majority of these procedures are performed using an advanced laparoscopic approach with minimal abdominal incisions, faster postoperative recovery, and less pain.
I have extensive experience in the care of foreign patients, I speak Spanish, English, and French.
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When you feel your weight is out of control, Bariatric Surgery is the Solution.
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