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Dr. Kevin Göttgens

Dr. Kevin Göttgens trained as a gastrointestinal surgeon at Maastricht University Medical Center and Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven. At Catharina Hospital, he was fully trained as a gastrointestinal surgeon and also specifically in gastric reduction surgery.

After his training, he worked for two years at the ETZ in Tilburg and then another three years at the Maxima Medical Center in Veldhoven/Eindhoven. Here he further expanded his experience in gastric reduction surgery.

Since January 2023, he has enjoyed joining the team at WeightWorks.

"One of the biggest medical problems in our society today is overweight and obesity. This disease has enormous health implications. This is precisely why its prevention and treatment is so important. We see patients lose weight and recover quickly after years of health problems through our treatments. It's especially wonderful to see how happy our patients can become from this."

- Dr. Kevin Göttgens

He also has extensive experience in scientific research and holds a doctorate in gastrointestinal surgery. Working in various centers, he has learned and performed many forms and variations of gastric bypass surgery. He applies all this knowledge and expertise in treating and counseling overweight patients at WeightWorks.

Treatment

Gastric Bypass

(gastric bypass)

A gastric bypass or stomach bypass is an operation in which the stomach is reduced in size and the digestive tract rerouted. People with gastric bypass lose an average of 70 percent of their excess weight.

Treatment

Gastric Sleeve

(Tube stomach)

A Gastric Sleeve or tube stomach is an operation in which part of the stomach is closed with staples and then removed. With that, the stomach becomes about ¾ smaller. What remains is a tube stomach as thick as your thumb on the inside. Not much food will fit in there anymore. Removing part of the stomach decreases the feeling of hunger.

Treatment

Mini Gastric Bypass

(gastric bypass)

The Mini Gastric Bypass is a variation of the classic Gastric Bypass in which a small part of the stomach is cast off. The stomach reservoir is slightly longer to prevent bile from flowing back into the esophagus and the rest of the stomach just stays in place.

Learn more about:

A stomach reduction surgery is basically reimbursed from your basic package. That means your health insurance company will pay for the surgery if you meet the requirements. You do pay your own deductible each year.

Although the risks of our operations are low, it is not completely harmless. Therefore, it is important to know the risks in advance so you can make a good decision. Check out our overview of the criteria you must meet.