Dedicated to the treatment
of morbid obesity, Dr. Marina Kurian provides innovative, comprehensive, compassionate care for patients undergoing bariatric surgery. She represents a combination of training, expertise and recognition unique and widely respected in New York City and throughout the state and provides the highest quality bariatric surgical care.
One of the most renowned surgeons
in the country for bariatric surgery, Dr. Marina Kurian's practice is located right in Manhattan. Her program is staffed by surgeons who are recognized leaders in their fields and provide patients with 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage. New York and surrounding area patients can benefit from all of the available options and our long time experience in weight loss surgery. She also provides detailed, quality information on any and all procedures performed. This, combined with superb surgical skill and talent, has made Dr. Marina Kurian's practice the choice of numerous celebrities.
Health Advantages
Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery, and weight loss surgery in general, encourages attaining a healthy body weight and can address possible health issues such as heart disease and diabetes.
Minimally Invasive techniques can also help cut down on the time spent in the hospital and lead to less pain during recovery.
What is Laparoscopic Surgery?
Minimally invasive surgery, often labeled laparoscopic surgery, is performed through modestly sized surgical incisions. The small incisions often require less stitches and thus, a decline in a patient's bodily stress. With a lessened opportunity for pain management, blood loss, and scarring, a patient can stand to benefit from and experience a shorter hospital stay.
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery refers to the differing surgical procedures performed to treat obesity. The surgical procedure reduces nutrient intake and/or absorption.More information can be found in Marina Kurian's book Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies.
More About Surgeon Dr. Marina Kurian
Dr. Kurian continues to be an innovator in the field of obesity and minimally invasive surgery in New York City. She was a principal investigator for the use of the adjustable band for the treatment of morbid obesity and co-investigator on the use of vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of obesity. Dr. Kurian has presented articles and given talks throughout the world. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). She is also a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery and the Association of Women Surgeons. She has numerous publications and book chapters in laparoscopic literature.
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The Today Show
An interview with Dr. Kurian and Al Roker with regard to laparoscopic gastric bypass.
