Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is a group of operations that help people lose weight by changing how the stomach and sometimes the intestines work. It’s usually recommended for people with severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medications have not been enough.

Medical illustration of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Anatomy, small gastric pouch connected to Roux limb of jejunum, excluded stomach visible, biliopancreatic limb and alimentary limb clearly shown, realistic mesenteric anatomy, transparent torso.

Cholecystectomy Digital Module

A guided, interactive, patient-to-professional digital experience that explains gallbladder disease, prepares the patient, maps the operation step by step, and connects anatomy, workflow, devices, risks, and recovery into one usable module.

A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, most commonly done laparoscopically for symptomatic gallstones, cholecystitis, or related biliary disease. Laparoscopic surgery is the usual approach, while open surgery may be needed in more difficult or converted cases. Safe identification of the cystic duct and cystic artery using the Critical View of Safety is a core principle in modern cholecystectomy.  

  • This module should do four things at once:

    1. Educate the patient in plain language

    2. Support the surgeon and care team with structured workflow logic

    3. Map devices, supplies, and pharma to each phase of the case

    4. Create a reusable LDS digital product for web, app, LMS, and sales enablement.

  • A. Module title

    Cholecystectomy: A Guided Digital Surgical Experience

    B. Module audience

    • Patients and families

    • Surgeons

    • OR staff

    • Hospitals

    • Device reps

    • Pharma partners

    • Educators and training programs

  • Patient-Facing Version
    What is Bariatric Surgery?
    Why weight-loss surgery may be needed
    How surgery changes digestion and metabolism
    Types of bariatric procedures
    Expected benefits and goals

    Professional-Facing Version
    Metabolic surgery overview
    Indications and evidence
    Procedure selection logic
    BMI and comorbidity criteria
    Outcomes and long-term metabolic impact

  • Patient-Facing Version
    Stomach anatomy
    Small intestine anatomy
    How digestion normally works
    How bariatric surgery changes food flow

    Professional-Facing Version
    Upper GI anatomy
    Vascular anatomy
    Staple line and anastomotic zones
    Absorptive physiology and hormonal changes

    Visual Layer
    3D anatomy explorer
    Digestive pathway animation
    Before-and-after anatomy comparison

  • Patient-Facing Version
    Obesity and severe obesity
    Metabolic syndrome
    Diabetes
    Sleep apnea
    Hypertension
    GERD

    Professional-Facing Version
    BMI classification
    Comorbidity burden
    Endocrine and inflammatory pathways
    Obesity disease progression

  • Patient-Facing Version
    How doctors determine candidacy
    Medical testing
    Nutrition evaluation
    Psychological evaluation
    Insurance approval
    Lifestyle preparation

    Professional-Facing Version
    BMI criteria
    ASMBS guidelines
    Risk stratification
    Cardiac clearance
    Pulmonary assessment
    Nutrition and behavioral screening

  • Patient-Facing Version

    Compare Your Options

    Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Reduces stomach size
    Most common procedure

    Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)

    Smaller stomach + intestinal rerouting

    Adjustable Gastric Band

    Restrictive option

    Duodenal Switch / SADI

    Higher metabolic effect

    Robotic vs Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

    Benefits and differences

    Professional-Facing Version
    Selection algorithms
    Indications by BMI/comorbidity
    Revision strategy
    Robotic vs laparoscopic workflow

    Build Your Surgery™ Layer
    Choose:

    • Sleeve vs bypass vs DS
    • Robotic vs laparoscopic
    • Technology transparency
    • Hospital and surgeon comparison

  • Patient-Facing Version
    “What Happens to Me?”

    1. Arrival and check-in

    2. Anesthesia

    3. Small incisions

    4. Surgical reconstruction

    5. Recovery room

    6. Hospital stay

    7. Discharge home

    Professional-Facing Version

    Sleeve Gastrectomy Workflow

    1. Positioning

    2. Trocar placement

    3. Liver retraction

    4. Greater curvature mobilization

    5. Bougie sizing

    6. Stapling

    7. Leak testing

    8. Extraction

    9. Closure

    Gastric Bypass Workflow

    Pouch creation
    Roux limb construction
    Anastomoses
    Leak testing

    Visual Layer
    3D surgery walkthrough
    Voice-guided surgery
    “Day in the Life of Bariatric Surgery”

  • Patient-Facing Version
    Safety checkpoints surgeons use

    Leak prevention
    Bleeding prevention
    Protecting surrounding organs

    Professional-Facing Version
    Staple line strategy
    Anastomotic integrity
    Perfusion assessment
    Leak testing
    Revision awareness

    Technology Layer
    ICG perfusion
    Robotic articulation
    Staple-line reinforcement

  • Patient-Facing Version
    What Tools Are Used?

    Robotic systems
    Staplers
    Energy devices
    Sutures
    Imaging tools

    Professional-Facing Version

    Platform Options

    Robotic systems
    Laparoscopic towers

    Common Device Categories

    Staplers + reloads
    Bougies
    Energy devices
    Liver retractors
    Suturing devices
    Leak testing equipment

    Manufacturer Transparency Layer

    Device comparison
    Technology selection
    Rep connection

  • Patient-Facing Version
    What Medicines Are Used?

    Before surgery
    During surgery
    After surgery
    Long-term supplements

    Professional-Facing Version

    Pre-Op

    Diabetes management
    GLP-1 considerations
    Antibiotics
    DVT prophylaxis

    Intra-Op

    Anesthesia
    Antiemetics
    Pain management
    Antibiotics

    Post-Op

    Pain control
    PPI therapy
    Anticoagulation
    Nausea prevention

    Long-Term

    Vitamin supplementation
    Iron
    Calcium
    B12
    Nutritional monitoring

  • Patient-Facing Version
    Possible risks include:

    Bleeding
    Leak
    Infection
    Blood clots
    Stricture
    Malnutrition
    Need for revision

    Professional-Facing Version
    Leak rates
    Staple line bleeding
    PE/DVT risk
    Revisional risk profile
    Nutritional complications
    Readmission patterns

  • Patient-Facing Version

    Recovery Timeline

    Day 1
    Walking and liquids

    Week 1–2
    Healing and hydration

    Weeks 3–6
    Diet progression

    Months 3–12
    Weight loss and metabolic changes

    Life after surgery

    Professional-Facing Version
    ERAS pathway
    Discharge criteria
    Diet advancement
    Follow-up schedule
    Outcome monitoring

    Visual Layer
    Recovery tracker
    Milestone timeline
    Nutrition progression guide

  • Patient-Facing Version
    Start My Bariatric Journey

    Questions patients ask:

    Am I a candidate?
    Which procedure fits me?
    How much weight may I lose?
    What changes after surgery?
    How do I choose a surgeon?

    Direction™ Layer

    ZIP-code surgeon search
    Hospital comparison
    Robotic availability
    Revision capability
    Telehealth access

    CTA Buttons

    Start Learning
    Compare Procedures
    Find a Bariatric Surgeon
    Build My Procedure

  • Professional-Facing Version

    Surgeon Intelligence

    Volume
    Revision expertise
    Robotic experience
    Leak rates
    Complex case capability
    Hospital affiliation
    Patient outcomes

    Facility Intelligence

    Center of Excellence
    Technology availability
    ICU support
    Outpatient pathways

    Industry Connection Layer

    Device participation
    Sponsored education
    Rep dashboard
    Technology adoption tracking
    Procedure Builder integration

    Patient-Facing Page Structure (Squarespace Ready)

    Hero Title

    Bariatric Surgery

    Learn how weight-loss surgery works and how life changes after surgery.

    Hero Message

    Understand your options.
    Compare procedures.
    Choose your path.
    Find the right bariatric team.

    Hero Buttons

    Start My Bariatric Journey
    Compare Procedures
    Find a Bariatric Surgeon
    Build My Procedure