Lap-Band of Louisville at UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Weight Loss Center is accredited through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation Quality Improvement Program. Drs. John Olsofka and Vincent Lusco have performed over 5,000 Lap-Band procedures and offer:
Dr. John Olsofka has been in practice for over two decades with Louisville Surgical Associates and now with the University of Louisville. He completed undergraduate training at Western Kentucky University, attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and remained in Louisville for completion of his general surgery training. Dr. Olsofka is board certified in General Surgery and has a special interest in minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is known nationally as a clinical instructor for Laparoscopic Ventral Hernias, is a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Louisville Surgical Society, as well as the Kentucky Medical Association. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Vincent Lusco, III, M.D. has extensive training in advanced laparoscopy and bariatric procedures, including placement of the first laparoscopic adjustable band in 2001. He graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center and completed his residency at the University of Louisville in general surgery. He has trained over 35 surgeons on Lap-Band placement and has participated in three FDA studies related to the safety and efficacy of the Lap-Band. He is a member of the Louisville Surgical Society, the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons and the Kentucky Medical Association and Greater Louisville Medical Society. He has been recognized as a Top Surgeon by Louisville Magazine and received the Abrahms-Waterman award for most compassionate surgical resident.
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What to expect from the program
Your first step toward successful surgical weight loss is meeting with the qualified surgeons at Lap-Band of Louisville. During the consultation you’ll learn if the Lap-Band® Program is a good fit for you.
Lap-Band® is placed around the stomach to reduce its capacity, which helps promote a feeling of fullness, limits the amount of food that can be consumed at one time, and slows the movement of food from your stomach.
Recovery is typically faster than other bariatric surgeries. Placement is performed same-day within an ambulatory surgery center or other outpatient setting, and usually takes less than an hour.
The Lap-Band® Program offers the most comprehensive aftercare program in the industry and is fully customized to your needs for adjustments and other aftercare support.
Speaking with Lap-Band of Louisville can help you resolve any questions or concerns your might have. If you are wondering if the Lap-Band® Program is right for you, Dr. John Olsofka and Dr. Vincent Lusco are ready to guide you to help you lose weight and keep it off. Your weight loss journey is right around the corner.
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The Lap-Band System is indicated for weight reduction for patients with obesity, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 40 kg/m2 or a BMI of at least 30 kg/m2 with one or more obesity-related comorbid conditions. It is indicated for use only in adult patients who have failed more conservative weight reduction alternatives, such as supervised diet, exercise and behavior modification programs. Patients who elect to have this surgery must make the commitment to accept significant changes in their eating habits for the rest of their lives.
The Lap-Band System is not recommended for non-adult patients (patients under 18 years of age), patients with conditions that may make them poor surgical candidates or increase the risk of poor results, who are unwilling or unable to comply with the required dietary restrictions, or who currently are or may be pregnant.
The Lap-Band System is a long-term implant. Explant and replacement surgery may be required. Patients who become pregnant or severely ill, or who require more extensive nutrition may require deflation of their bands. Anti-inflammatory agents, such as aspirin, should be used with caution and may contribute to an increased risk of band erosion.
Placement of the Lap-Band System is major surgery and, as with any surgery, death can occur. Possible complications include the risks associated with the medications and methods used during surgery, the risks associated with any surgical procedure, and the patient’s ability to tolerate a foreign object implanted in the body. Most common related adverse events include: Band slippage, pouch dilation, stoma obstruction, gastroesophageal reflux, esophageal dilation, cholelithiasis, incisional infection, abdominal pain, gastroenteritis, or nausea and vomiting may occur. Reoperation may be required. Rapid weight loss may result in complications that may require additional surgery. Deflation of the band may alleviate excessively rapid weight loss or esophageal dilation.
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