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Surgical Procedures

Surgery to lose weight?

There are many variants of weightloss surgery, but all operations involve the stomach and often the small intestine as well. In the Netherlands there are three operations that are performed the most. Therefore we have the most experience with these three procedures and the best results. Below is a brief description of the various procedures

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Gastric Sleeve (Gastric reduction surgery)

After you have been put to sleep, the operation will begin. The surgeon will first take a good look at the inside of your abdomen. Then follows the first step where we separate the stomach from the surrounding tissue on one side. A gastric tube is inserted through the mouth. We use this tube to precisely measure the thickness of the resized stomach.
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Gastric Bypass (bypass surgery)

After you have been put to sleep, the operation will begin. The surgeon will first take a good look at the inside of your abdomen. Then follows the first step, the stomach is resized to the size of an egg. The rest of the stomach remains in place and is therefore not removed. Because part of the stomach is shut down, less hunger hormone is produced. So you can eat less, while still feeling less hungry.
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Mini Gastric Bypass (bypass surgery)

After you have been put to sleep, we will first take a good look at the inside of your abdomen. Then follows the first step where we staple the stomach into a small tube. This tube is somewhat longer than with a regular gastric bypass to prevent bile from flowing back into the esophagus. The rest of the stomach remains in place and is therefore not removed. Because part of the stomach is shut down, less hunger hormone is produced. So you can eat less, while still feeling less hungry.
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Customer experiences

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    Customer: Rita
    Procedure: Gastric bypass

    My name is Rita. After 30 years of doing all the diets I was done with all that crash and yo-yo life. It was time to really choose myself, so I went to the doctor and received a referral letter for the Dutch Obesity Clinic. That's where I started the process... Read more

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    Customer: Kimberly
    Procedure: Mini Gastric bypass

    I walked into another clinic but heard about WeightWorks so I took the plunge and contacted them purely because it's in my own hometown. I was able to go to WeightWorks very quickly....  Read more

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    Customer: Nicole
    Procedure: Mini Gastric bypass

    After battling the necessary kilograms all my life, I went to the doctor in 2020 to discuss options for losing weight. I had already had all dieticians in the area, I knew every gym in the area inside and out, but I still remained overweight... Read more

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    Customer: Wendy & Thanas
    Procedure: Gastric Bypass and a Mini Gastric Bypass

    After years of fighting the kilos, we have made the decision to go for weightloss surgery. At first we went to NOK, but via via we ended up at WeightWorks. Fortunately, after we called for information, we were able to get in quickly... Read more

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    Customer: Ilona
    Procedure: Mini Gastric Bypass

    On December 21, 2021 I walked into WeightWorks full of nerves. What kind of people are they, what can I expect, will I be approved? Once inside, all nerves went away because of the great team of employees. I was immediately put at ease and the conversation went very smoothly... Read more

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    Customer: Menno
    Procedure: Gastric Bypass

    February 14, the day of the operation, I am warmly welcomed and shown around. I am still allowed to freshen up in my room and dress myself. I am picked up and moved to the OR. Here the surgeon explains everything calmly... Read more

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    Customer: Kimberly
    Procedure: Mini Gastric bypass

    How did I get to this path? I walked into another clinic but heard about WeightWorks so I took the plunge and contacted them anyway, also purely because it is in my own hometown. I was able to go to WeightWorks very quickly.... Read more

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    Customer: Debbie
    Procedure: Gastric bypass

    After the diagnosis of diabetes and again failing diet attempts, I made the choice for a weightloss procedure. At WeightWorks Clinic I immediately felt taken seriously. The surgeons are sweet, accommodating and above all very knowledgeable.. Read more

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    Our specialists

    The WeightWorks specialists are fully dedicated to weightloss surgery and the treatment of overweight. Dr. Edo Aarts, Dr. Frits Berends, Dr. Kevin Göttgens and Dr. Gabor Abis have performed more than ten thousand weightless procedures and guided many more people to a healthy weight. In addition, they publish many scientific articles about weightloss surgery. The WeightWorks clinic is specially built and equipped for this type of surgery. Together with the WeightWorks team, they ensure that you receive the very best treatment and aftercare.

    WeightWorks Frits Berends Gastrointestinal surgeon

    Dr. Frits Berends, MD PhD
    Gastrointestinal surgeon

    WeightWorks Edo Aarts Gastrointestinal surgeon

    Dr. Edo Aarts, MD PhD
    Gastrointestinal surgeon

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    WeightWorks Kevin Göttgens Gastrointestinal surgeon

    Dr. Kevin Göttgens, MD PhD
    Gastrointestinal surgeon

    WeightWorks Gabor Abis Gastrointestinal surgeon

    Dr. Gabor Abis, MD PhD
    Gastrointestinal surgeon