Surgical Services
Bariatric & General Surgery
Two distinct areas of care, each explained on its own below: bariatric weight-loss surgery, and general & GI surgery including hernia repair.
Bariatric Surgery
Two Proven Paths, One Decision Made Together
Dr. Lin offers two bariatric procedures. Both are safe, well-studied, and effective, and both are performed laparoscopically — through a few small incisions with a camera and specialized instruments, rather than one large open incision. For most patients, that means less pain, a lower risk of infection, a shorter hospital stay, and a faster return to daily life than traditional open surgery. Which one is right for you comes down to your health history, goals, and what you and Dr. Lin decide together at your consultation.
LAPAROSCOPIC
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
Creates a small pouch from the upper stomach and connects it directly to a lower section of the small intestine, rerouting how food travels through your digestive system. This limits how much you can eat at one time and changes how your body absorbs calories.
Performed laparoscopically — through small incisions, not open surgery.
LAPAROSCOPIC
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Removes a large portion of the stomach, reshaping what remains into a narrow, tube-like "sleeve." This limits how much food the stomach can hold and reduces the hormones that drive hunger.
Performed laparoscopically — through small incisions, not open surgery.
Adapted from: Bariatric surgery procedures. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Accessed October 5, 2020. https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-procedures External link. Image credit: Walter Pories, M.D., FACS.
Beyond Bariatric Surgery...
General & GI Surgery
Dr. Lin also performs general and gastrointestinal surgery, including hernia repair — patients already trust him with hernia surgery and emergency GI procedures like appendectomy, not just bariatric care.
HOW WE DECIDE TOGETHER
Same shared-decision process reflected in HBI's own surgical consent paperwork: you and Dr. Lin review the risks, benefits, and alternatives of each procedure before you choose the one you prefer. Nothing here replaces that conversation — this page is meant to help you walk into it already informed.
Ready to talk through which option fits you?