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Mar 21

New in bariatric surgery: Saint Anne’s Hospital offers region’s first robotic-assisted surgery option – Fall River Herald News

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FALL RIVER Patients considering weight loss surgery, known as bariatric surgery, now have access to a nationally accredited program, plus the regions first robotic-assisted surgical option.Saint Annes Hospital has announced that its bariatric surgery program has been accredited as a comprehensive center through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Prior to this the program, was nationally accredited as a low-acuity center limiting access for some patients and reimbursement by some insurers. In addition, Saint Annes has become the first hospital in the region to offer robotic-assisted bariatric surgery, using the advanced da Vinci Xi surgical system. The hospital added this new $2m enhanced technology in January to replace the prior da Vinci system. Meeting national standards for quality care

In the United States, around 15.5 million people suffer from severe obesity, according to the National Institutes of Health. Obesity increases the risks of morbidity and mortality because of the diseases and conditions that are commonly associated with it, such as type II diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, among other health risks. Metabolic and bariatric surgical procedures have proven to be effective in the reduction of these conditions related to obesity.The MBSAQIP Standards, outlined in the Resources for Optimal Care of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patient 2016, ensure that bariatric surgical patients receive a multidisciplinary program, not just a surgical procedure, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success. An accredited center offers preoperative and postoperative care designed specifically for obese patients. At Saint Annes, this encompasses ongoing lifestyle support with professionally led support and walking groups among other services.Saint Annes commitment to quality bariatric care begins with appropriately trained staff and leadership surgeons who participate in meetings throughout the year to review its outcomes. They seek continuous improvement to enhance the structure, process and outcomes of the center.After submitting an application, centers seeking MBSAQIP Accreditation undergo an extensive site visit by an experienced bariatric surgeon, who reviews the center's structure, process, and clinical outcomes data. Centers are awarded a specific designation depending on how many patients it serves annually, the type of procedures it provides, and whether it provides care for patients under age 18.

To earn the MBSAQIP comprehensive designation, Saint Annes program has met essential criteria for staffing, training and facility infrastructure and protocols for care, ensuring its ability to support patients with obesity. The center also participates in a national data registry that yields semiannual reports on the quality of its processes and outcomes, identifying opportunities for continuous quality improvement. Addressing the many facets of obesity

Matthew LeMaitre, MD, metabolic and bariatric surgery director at Saint Annes, notes that accreditation as a comprehensive center signifies the programs commitment to high-quality outcomes and a high degree of satisfaction for patients who have struggled with their weight.Obesity is a multi-faceted disease, so patients who have struggled with their weight often try a variety of approaches before they consider surgery, he said. Surgery is just one component of our overall weight loss program that stresses compassionate, personalized care and regular monitoring to ensure that weight is lost in a healthy and sustainable way. We are proud that we have not only met the clinical requirements for accreditation, but, just as important, demonstrated the ongoing lifestyle support and understanding that encourage our patients to be successful.New: Robotic-assisted bariatric surgery

Dr. LeMaitre also notes that Saint Annes has become the regions first hospital to offer robotic-assisted surgery for bariatric surgery.At Saint Anne's Hospital, patients who qualify have the benefit of the region's first robotic-assisted bariatric surgery program using the advanced da Vinci Xi surgical system. With smaller incisions, these patients enjoy a quicker recovery and return to normal activities more quickly than ever before. Its an exciting development in caring for patients.Find out more

For more information about the bariatric surgery program at Saint Annes Hospital:

To learn about information sessions, support groups, and referrals, call the Bariatric Surgery Program coordinator at 508-235-5305.

To learn more about bariatric surgery, visit https://www.saintanneshospital.org/service/bariatric-surgery.

To learn more about robotic-assisted surgery, including bariatric surgery, visit https://www.saintanneshospital.org/robotic-surgery.

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New in bariatric surgery: Saint Anne's Hospital offers region's first robotic-assisted surgery option - Fall River Herald News

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