- TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageWhen your child needs surgery, you want a trusted facility with expert providers. At Luminis Health, your child's care is in good hands.Our skilled pediatric surgery team is made up of surgeons, pediatricians, anesthesiologists and nurses who provide outstanding, compassionate care to children from birth through age 18.Your child receives personalized, age-appropriate care — before, during and after surgery.
- Why Choose Luminis HealthWe use laparoscopic techniques, which means minimal scarring, less pain and shorter hospital stays.And once your surgery is complete, we continue to offer support, since this is a lifelong journey. We'll help set you up for success by teaching you about:Making healthy choices when away from home.Reading food labels.Staying hydrated.Identifying low-fat foods.Our Bariatric Optimization Program (BOP) is a personalized, medically supervised fitness program designed with your needs in mind. It ensures you're able to incorporate exercise into your life in a healthy, sustainable way.We also offer support groups so you can talk to other people who understand what you're going through.Plus, if you're dealing with any other medical concerns, we have access to a wide range of specialists within Luminis Health to make sure you're getting holistic, comprehensive care. For instance, if you develop loose skin after weight loss, the Luminis Health Plastic Surgery team can talk to you about options for body contouring.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageToday, there are more weight loss surgery options than ever before. One of the most common is gastric bypass.Wondering if gastric bypass or another bariatric surgery might be right for you? Attend one of our many free weight-loss surgery seminars to learn more.The Benefits of Gastric Bypass SurgeryPatients who have gastric bypass surgery typically lose 65-70% of their excess body weight within the first 12 months. Statistically, it is the most effective weight-loss surgery.In addition to weight loss, gastric bypass can reduce chronic conditions that commonly accompany obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and obstructive sleep apnea. In the long run, you can save money on prescription drugs, doctor visits and hospital stays.How Gastric Bypass WorksLaparoscopic gastric bypass is an effective, permanent option for weight-loss surgery.For this procedure, your surgeon creates a small stomach pouch and directly attaches it to a lower section of your small intestine.With a smaller stomach pouch, you feel full sooner and stay full longer. As you eat less food, your body stops storing excess calories and starts using its fat supply for energy.Gastric bypass surgery doesn't change the way your body digests food. Instead, food spends less time in the small intestine, which may help reduce the amount of fat and calories your body absorbs. The surgery also changes the way some of your hormones work, which can lessen your hunger. How One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass WorksLuminis Health is the only program in Maryland to offer one-anastomosis gastric bypass, a variation on gastric bypass. It is the newest form of weight loss surgery.Using a stapling device, your surgeon creates a small pouch from the stomach and connects it to the small bowel. Unlike in gastric bypass, there is only one connection to the small intestine. This makes the procedure less invasive and requires less time in the operating room. After the surgery, patients feel fuller faster and absorb less fat and fewer calories.
- Why Choose Luminis HealthWe use laparoscopic techniques, which means minimal scarring, less pain and shorter hospital stays.And, because this is a lifelong journey, we continue to offer support after your surgery is complete. We help set you up for success by teaching you about:Making healthy choices when away from home.Reading food labels.Staying hydrated.Identifying low-fat foods.Our Bariatric Optimization Program (BOP) is a personalized, medically supervised fitness program designed with your needs in mind. It ensures you're able to work exercise into your life in a safe, sustainable way.We also offer support groups so you can talk to other people who understand what you're going through.Plus, if you're dealing with any other medical concerns, we provide access to a wide range of specialists within Luminis Health to make sure you're getting holistic, comprehensive care. For instance, if you develop loose skin after weight loss, the Luminis Health Plastic Surgery team can talk with you about options for body contouring.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageToday, there are more weight loss surgery options than ever before. The most common in the U.S. is laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, also known as a sleeve gastrectomy.Wondering if sleeve gastrectomy or another bariatric surgery might be right for you? Attend one of our many free weight loss surgery seminars to learn more.The Benefits of Sleeve GastrectomySleeve gastrectomy patients lose an average of 66% of their excess weight within three years.In addition to helping with weight loss, sleeve gastrectomy can reduce chronic conditions that often accompany obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and obstructive sleep apnea. As a result, in the years after the procedure, you may save money on prescription drugs, doctor visits and hospital stays.How Sleeve Gastrectomy WorksA sleeve gastrectomy is a permanent weight loss surgery that has grown in popularity in recent years.Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy removes about 80% of the stomach. Your surgeon creates a thin, vertical stomach pouch that is roughly the size of a banana.Like other weight loss surgeries, sleeve surgery reduces the amount of food that your stomach can hold. The surgery may also impact hormones in the gut that trigger hunger, fullness and blood sugar control.After surgery, your body still digests food naturally. Food passes through the entire digestive track and is absorbed into the body.This surgery cannot be reversed. Once a large portion of the stomach is removed, the procedure can't be undone.
- Why Choose Luminis Health for Revisional Weight Loss Surgery?We walk you through your options, explaining the risks and benefits, and why we recommend one approach over another. If we think you would improve with nonsurgical options, we ensure you get the treatment you need. We'll give you all the details, so you'll know what to expect before, during and after surgery.Luminis Health is a leader in life-changing weight loss surgery. Our patients' safety is our number one priority. We work as a team to choose the option with the lowest risk and the best overall outcome for each individual patient.After your revisional surgery, we monitor your recovery closely during the first year and beyond. We help you adjust your diet and reintroduce activities to ensure your success.Our team stays up to date on the latest advances and evidence in bariatric surgery and recovery. We're always looking for new, minimally invasive techniques to get our patients back in the game earlier.In fact, we're the only health organization in Maryland to offer one-anastomosis gastric bypass. Also called OAGB, it's a new form of surgery that can mean better outcomes to the roux-en-y surgery for some patients.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageWeight loss surgery is supposed to give you a new lease on life. It's supposed to mean enjoying being active with loved ones and feeling good in your body again.In a small number of patients, however, a single weight loss surgery doesn't turn out as expected. That doesn't mean that weight loss surgery won't work. It just means there have been some unexpected bumps on your road to health.Our bariatric surgeons at Luminis Health are experts in revisional weight loss surgery. They correct problems with a previous weight loss surgery with a tailored approach.What Happens in Revisional Bariatric Surgery?We tailor each revisional bariatric surgery to your concerns. The surgeon may need to remove a faulty lap band or another device, for example. Or, the team may need to redo a gastric bypass using a more advanced technique, for example.
- Why Choose Luminis Health for Breast ReconstructionAt Luminis Health Plastic Surgery, we offer comprehensive care. We work with you before and after surgery to make sure you're in the best possible position to have a successful breast reconstruction experience. For example, if you currently smoke — which increases the risk of complications — we can work with you on strategies to quit.Our high level of collaboration with the other medical professionals you're seeing ensures everyone on your health care team is on the same page. Not only is this convenient for you, but it also leads to the greatest possible outcomes for your health and well-being.If you'd like to learn more about breast reconstruction, contact us today to get all your questions answered.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageSurviving breast cancer doesn't have to mean major surgery or disfigurement. Advances in plastic surgery provide many options for breast reconstruction. Our plastic surgeons are experts in breast reconstructive surgery. We work closely with Luminis Health breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and radiologists. This means you have a comprehensive team with advanced training in surgical oncology and breast surgery. Why Get Breast Reconstructive Surgery Breast reconstruction is optional. There are women who choose to “go flat" or wear a breast prosthesis. Others choose reconstructive surgery because it helps them feel like themselves after cancer treatment. You may take the opportunity to either augment your breast size or have a breast reduction if you've long suffered from chronic neck and back pain. There is no one right choice. By talking with one of our surgeons at Luminis Health Plastic Surgery, you can learn more about the factors involved. This helps you make the best decision for you. Patient Story - Dr. Nikki Ham "I want other women to know that they can ask questions, they can learn about their options, and that they are the decision maker." Luminis Health Breast Surgery patient Dr. Nikki Ham spoke with ABC 7 news about her experience with a double mastectomy and reconstruction, watch her story here.
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