
Bariatric Surgical Emergencies
Bariatric Surgical Emergencies
Presented by Jesse Lopez, DO
President
AkasaCare Regenerative Medicine and Surgery
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be better able to:
1. Obtain a basic understanding of the working concepts and anatomical considerations of a Gastric Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.
2. Be able to identify and understand potential surgical complications associated with bariatric procedures and have an understanding of the pathophysiology behind the complications.
3. To be able to clearly identify when it is time to emergently intervene surgically in a post op bariatric patient.
4. To understand the surgical and interventional recommendations for a bariatric surgical emergency.
After viewing this on-demand webinar recording, you may ask the instructor questions by using the interactive "Discussion" tab. All participants will have access to this discussion board to interact with the instructor and other attendees.

Jesse Lopez, DO
President, AkasaCare Regenerative Medicine and Surgery
Nothing to Disclose
Jesse Lopez, D.O., FACOS is President of Heartland Surgical Care; Akasacare Regenerative Medicine and Surgery. Years in surgical practice: 28 years. Practice location: Overland Park Kansas. Type of practice: solo, independent. Specializing in: bariatric/general surgery, endoscopy, metabolic and integrative medicine, bioidentical hormone therapies, stem cell therapy, CBD therapy and asthetics. Memberships: American Osteopathic Association, American College Of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Society Of Bariatric And Metabolic Surgeons, American Academy Of Anti-Aging Medicine, And American Academy Of Cosmetic Surgeons, Kansas Association Of Osteopathic Physicians, International Cannabinoid Research Society |
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