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Dr. Melissa Bagloo, MD

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Clinical Specialties

Advanced laparoscopic surgery
Metabolic surgery
Bariatric surgery

Research Interests

Diabetes surgery
Gastroparesis
Surgical management of weight loss

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  • Columbia University Department of Surgery

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Surgery:
    'Sharps' Injuries Pose Serious Hazard for Surgeons, O.R. Staff

    THURSDAY, April 4 (HealthDay News) -- Injuries caused by sharp medical instruments are a major hazard for surgeons and other operating room staff, and put them at risk for infection with serious diseases, according to experts.

    Nearly 400,000 "sharps" injuries occur each year in the United...Full Article

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    Accidental Awareness During Anesthesia Is Rare, Study Finds

    TUESDAY, March 12 (HealthDay News) -- Very few surgical patients experience accidental awareness while under general anesthesia, according to a new study.

    The Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland surveyed all senior anesthetists ...Full Article

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    Sharecare News posted a story about Surgery:
    Preventable Surgical Errors Continue to Occur: Study

    FRIDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) -- At least 4,000 surgical errors called "never events" occur in the United States each year, according to a new study.

    Never events are mistakes that should never happen during surgery, such as leaving objects inside patients, performing the wrong procedu...Full Article

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    Many Surgical Complications Occur After Patients Go Home

    MONDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Problems that occur after a patient has been discharged from the hospital account for a large number of complications after general surgery, a new study finds.

    Researchers analyzed national data on more than 550,000 U.S. patients (average age 55) who ha...Full Article

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    Melissa Bagloo, MD of Columbia University Department of Surgery answered:
    What is a sleeve gastrectomy?

    Sleeve gastrectomy is a newer procedure that induces weight loss by restricting food intake. With this procedure, the surgeon removes approximately 60% of the stomach laparoscopically so that the stomach takes the shape of a tube or "sleeve." This procedure can also be performed on super obese or

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    Melissa Bagloo, MD of Columbia University Department of Surgery answered:
    Is it safe to get pregnant after bariatric or weight-loss surgery?
    Yes, in fact weight loss can often improve fertility and pregnancy is safer in patients who are not obese. Risks for developing complications of pregnancy such as gestational diabetes, hypertension and pre-eclampsia are greater in obese patients. However, we ask that patients wait approximately 12...  Full Post
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    Melissa Bagloo, MD of Columbia University Department of Surgery answered:
    How should I follow up with my doctor after bariatric surgery?
    Follow up after bariatric surgery is important and should not be disregarded. Early on after surgery, your surgeon will want to see you to ensure that your recovery is going well. After the initial recovery period, follow up for the gastric bypass and sleeve will be necessary every few months to...  Full Post
  • Melissa Bagloo, MD
    Melissa Bagloo, MD of Columbia University Department of Surgery answered:
    Do I have to take vitamins after gastric bypass surgery?
    Yes, due to the associated malabsorption that is expected after gastric bypass surgery, all patients should have supplemental vitamins and minerals. The most common supplementation includes a multivitamin, iron, calcium, Vitamin B12 and often Vitamin D. Annual visits with your bariatric surgery office...  Full Post
  • Melissa Bagloo, MD
    Melissa Bagloo, MD of Columbia University Department of Surgery answered:
    Am I a candidate for weight loss surgery?
    Candidates for bariatric surgery are patients who are approximately 100lbs overweight or 80lbs overweight with co-existing medical problems (comorbidities). These weight ranges correlate to a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or 35 with comorbidities. There is an extensive pre-surgical evaluation which...  Full Post
  • Melissa Bagloo, MD
    Melissa Bagloo, MD of Columbia University Department of Surgery answered:
    When should I call a doctor after bariatric surgery?

    Early on after bariatric surgery, your surgeon will give you specific instructions on when to call and seek medical attention. In general, any signs of a fever, a fast heart rate, decreased urination, increasing pain or weakness should prompt you to call your surgeon to discuss your symptoms. Inability

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  • Melissa Bagloo, MD
    Melissa Bagloo, MD of Columbia University Department of Surgery answered:
    What medical conditions can improve after weight loss surgery?
    Weight loss has been associated with improvements in a number of medical conditions. These include but are not limited to hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, asthma, joint pain, PCOS, and gastroesophageal reflux. In addition, it has been associated...  Full Post
  • Melissa Bagloo, MD
    Melissa Bagloo, MD of Columbia University Department of Surgery answered:
    When should I have plastic surgery to tighten loose skin from weight loss?
    The best time to consider plastic surgery and body contouring is after you have lost the majority of your expected weight loss. Depending on the operation that you have undergone, the time in which this will occur is variable. After the gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, the majority of your...  Full Post