HEALTHCARE NOTES

Total Care Program developed with contributions from experienced lap-band surgeons

LIFESHAPE Advanced Bariatrics Center of Florida recently received accreditation in the LAP-BAND Total CareTM Program, a comprehensive set of clinical and operational best practices designed to optimize patient outcomes before and after undergoing a LAP-BAND procedure.

The LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System is a simple yet advanced gastric banding system that helps you gradually lose and control your weight by reducing the amount of food that your stomach can hold at one time.

Dr. Mark Fusco

“Because the Lap-Band is just a tool that helps patients control their hunger, an important determinant of the patient’s chances for success is the educational and support services provided with Lap-Band surgery”, said Mark Fusco, M.D., founder of LifeShape in Melbourne, Florida.

The Total Care Program was developed with contributions from experienced lap-band surgeons and designed with eight independent modules from initial contact through long-term follow-up, including patient education and relationship management; medical requirements and assessments; financial requirements and sources; surgery and related issues; food choices and lifestyle management; regular adjustments and checkups; unsatisfactory weight loss and complications; and ending with whole body image of the patient.

“By having our office and surgical staff complete the accreditation process, we feel it demonstrates our commitment to comprehensive care of the lap-band patient,” said Dr. Fusco, a minimally invasive surgeon.

Dr.  Fusco received his undergraduate degree from the Johns Hopkins University, medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, and is board certified in general surgery  by the American Board of Surgery.  He has completed over 600 LAP-BAND surgeries since 1994.

To receive further information about the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System, the Total Care Program or to schedule an appointment, call 321-728-7553, or CLICK HERE.

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