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Metabolic & Bariatric Procedures & Surgery
- Adolescent Weight Loss Surgeryarrow_forward
- Bariatric Support Grouparrow_forward
- Duodenal Switcharrow_forward
- Gastric Bypassarrow_forward
- Getting Started with Weight Loss Surgeryarrow_forward
- Plastic Surgery After Weight Lossarrow_forward
- Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomyarrow_forward
- Sleeve Gastrectomyarrow_forward
Weight Loss Surgery at MUSC
The MUSC Health Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program features an experienced team of bariatric surgeons, coordinators, and clinicians dedicated to supporting you through every step of your weight loss and maintenance journey.Getting Started
Meet the Team
This video introduces our team, provides an overview of the bariatric surgeries we offer, and helps you get familiar with our program.
Next Steps
After viewing our New Patient Welcome Video (Online Information Session), review our Patient Guide and complete and return our Patient Forms/Packet to begin the new patient evaluation process. You will be contacted to schedule an initial consultation with our team.
Our Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Procedures
MUSC Health's Weight Loss Surgery Program performs the following primary surgical procedures for treating severe obesity. For those considering other alternatives, the MUSC Weight Management Center offers a wide range of non-surgical and research programs for those individuals who decide that bariatric surgery is not for them.
Sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive procedure, similar to a partial gastrectomy, removing part of the stomach and leaving a long, thin, tube-shaped (sleeve) stomach.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery divides the stomach, creating a small gastric pouch reconnected to the small intestine, creating restriction and less absorption.
The Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy, referred to as the SADI-S, is the most recent procedure endorsed by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. While similar to the BPD-DS, the SADI-S is simpler and takes less time to perform as there is only one surgical bowel connection.
(BPD/DS) After a sleeve gastrectomy is created, the small intestine is divided, and a connection is made near the bottom of the stomach and near the end of the small intestine.
Why Choose Us?
Adolescent Surgery
If you're wondering whether weight loss surgery is the right choice for your teen, we're here to help. Our team of specialists has been performing adolescent bariatric surgery since the late 1990s and understands the unique challenges teens face with excess weight, related health issues, and the emotional and social impacts.We know that surgery is just one piece of a long-term plan. We’ll work closely with you to provide ongoing support and connect you with programs and services that help teens succeed before and after surgery. Learn more.
Our Interdisciplinary Team
At MUSC, we take a team-based approach to support your weight loss and long-term success. Our interdisciplinary team provides thorough evaluation before surgery and ongoing care afterward—including surgical, medical, nutritional, and psychological support—while helping you navigate important lifestyle changes. Meet the team.Getting Started
The first step in your bariatric surgery journey is deciding whether it’s the right choice for you. If it is, there are several steps to complete along the way. If surgery isn’t the best fit, but you’re still committed to losing weight, MUSC’s Weight Management Center offers non-surgical options to support your weight loss goals.For more information about bariatric surgery, please review the whiteboard videos from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
Awards & Distinctions
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation & Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®)MUSC’s program is recognized as a nationally accredited Comprehensive Program with Adolescent Program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation & Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
MBSAQIP works to advance safe, high-quality care for bariatric surgical patients through the accreditation of bariatric surgical centers. A bariatric surgical center achieves accreditation following a rigorous review process, during which it proves that it can maintain specific physical resources, human resources, and standards of practice.
Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Care Team
In addition to your surgeons, we have a high-quality group of professionals working with you throughout your journey.
Accepting New Patients
Monther Altiti, MD, FACS
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Locations (1)
- Lancaster, SC
Accepting New Patients
Aftab Jafri, MD
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
Locations (1)
- Florence, SC
Accepting New Patients
Vikram Vattipally, MD
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
Locations (1)
- Columbia, SC
Patient Stories
Lydia’s Story
Following her gastric bypass, Lydia pays attention to nutrition, exercises regularly, and even runs half marathons!
Linda’s Story
Linda chose the program at MUSC for bariatric surgery to improve her diabetes and give her a tool she needed for long term lifestyle change.
Taylor’s Story
Taylor transformed her life when she had gastric bypass at age 17 with MUSC’s Adolescent Bariatric Program.
AJ & Rebecca’s Story
After having weight loss surgery at MUSC, both AJ and Rebecca not only lost weight—they also grew their family!
John's Story
Why making the choice to have bariatric surgery MUSC was a good fit for John.
Dan & Kerri’s Story
After trying everything else, Dan and Kerri enlisted the help of MUSC Health to make their lifestyle change.
