Horacio Asbun Bariatric Surgeon M.D.
BACKGROUND
4 yr in Bariatrics
4 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
50% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 63
4 yr in Bariatrics
4 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
50% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 63
Years of Experience
- 4
- 4
Practice Details
- Clinical
- Sometimes
- If symptoms, a preop US is performed to determined if GB should be removed.
Procedures Performed
| Method | Currently Performing | Total Surgeries | Lap-to-Open Conversions | Avg. Currently Done Per Week | Years Experience With This Type | Average O.R. Stay Time | Average Hospital Stay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LAP-BAND |
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| Laparoscopic |
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Roux-en-Y |
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| Open |
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0 | ||||||
| Laparoscopic |
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0 | 2 | |||||
Duodenal Switch |
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| Open |
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0 | ||||||
| Laparoscopic |
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0 | 2 | |||||
Member-supplied Procedures (not confirmed by surgeon)
- Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Fobi Pouch
Other Clinical Experience
John Muir Medical Center (formerly Mt Diablo)
Medical Director for Laparoscopic, Bariatric, and Robotic Surgery
Invited to speak internationally and train fellow surgeons on minimally-invasive general, bariatric, and oncology surgeries
John Muir Medical Center, 2002 - present
Chair of the Bariatric Surgery Steering Committee
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
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