5th Apr, 2024
I’ve been fortunate to have a few ideas for how to improve surgical care that have led to new device efforts. But the path from a good idea to a new instrument in the hands of surgeons is a formidable one. From ideation to market launch, the journey of a new surgical device is a multifaceted process that usually fails. Success usually involves some good… Read more »
17th Nov, 2023
At Nevada Surgical, we consider ourselves very fortunate to work with a number of patients as they take steps to improve their quality of life. Our team performs what can be described as truly life-changing procedures, from metabolic surgeries to the most effective incontinence treatments, and we take patient feedback very personally. Here’s what recent patients share about their experience with the team at Nevada… Read more »
20th Oct, 2023
Obesity is a global health epidemic, and consequences for an individual's well-being and life expectancy are significant. It stems from our genetics combined with some serious changes in the environment and food supply that hijack our metabolism. While lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, remain essential for weight management, surgical interventions are valuable tools in the battle against obesity. Over the past 50+ years, metabolic… Read more »
24th Mar, 2023
People considering weight-loss surgery tend to have lots of questions, and one of them often relates to weight. How overweight do you need to be for weight loss surgery? Guidelines regarding weight-loss surgery continue to lower the body weight required to qualify, which means more people are eligible. Current BMI Guidelines for Weight Loss Surgery The newest guidelines generally talk about a body mass index (BMI)… Read more »
27th Jan, 2023
If you or a loved one suffers with type 2 diabetes, and tens of millions of Americans do, then it would serve you well to learn a little bit more about metabolic surgery. The data has been accumulating for many decades to the point where today, all the major diabetes and endocrine societies around the world recommend metabolic surgery as a primary treatment for type… Read more »
23rd Sep, 2022
Identifying the elements that create the "perfect sleeve" has been a topic of debate among surgeons and academic centers ever since the sleeve gastrectomy came on the scene. There are a number of important considerations, so let us walk through them and see if we can identify the current state of the art for this procedure. Elements of the Perfect Sleeve Gastrectomy Safety and minimal… Read more »
22nd May, 2020
I recently received a gratifying email from the United States Patent and Trademark Office informing me that my invention of a novel device for use in surgery was granted a U.S. Patent. If you are familiar with the patent process, you may know it is a long journey. The new device, Non-Provisional Patent Serial No. 15/838,057, H & H Reference No. (88537.0006), is designed to… Read more »