Author Archives: Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Reflux Surgeon Near Me, El Paso

Is Reflux Surgery Right for You? During your consultation, your reflux surgeon will determine the severity of your condition. Your doctor will explain that acid reflux occurs when the stomach acid flows backward in the esophagus causing heartburn and other … Continue reading

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Gallbladder Removal Surgeon in El Paso

What to Expect Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) is done to get rid of gallbladder and gallstones through a lot of little incisions in the abdomen. The surgeon in charge of this operation enlarges your abdomen with carbon dioxide or air … Continue reading

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Looking for Weight Loss Surgery in El Paso

There are many ways to lose weight, but when you want to achieve a significant result in as little time as possible, weight loss surgery is recommended. Actually, weight loss surgeries produce instant results that will make you happier and … Continue reading

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Why choose reflux surgery? El Paso

GERD occurs due to a weakened or damaged lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which is the valve that normally keeps acid from flowing back from the stomach. This acidic liquid may cause irritation on the lining of the esophagus, over time … Continue reading

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What to Expect at Your Bariatric Consultation in El Paso?

Often patients are nervous when attending their bariatric consultation. Patients can be more at ease by understanding what to expect during the consultation and preparing for the surgery themselves. Dr. Clapp and his staff work closely with patients to determine … Continue reading

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Finding a Gastric Bypass Specialist in El Paso

Weight loss surgery solutions can help you lose weight when diet and exercise fail to provide the results you want. Managing obesity is not simply a matter of changing your appearance and getting rid of the extra weight. Being overweight … Continue reading

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Minimally Invasive Style of Hernia Repair in El Paso

In the Laparoscopic Hernia Repair three ½-1cm incisions are made by a surgeon in the abdominal wall. A long, thin camera (laparoscope) is then fixed in through an access tube by one incision and two surgical instruments are fixed in through the … Continue reading

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Gastric Bypass Procedure Overview | El Paso

The gastric bypass is performed laparoscopically (through small incisions). A small pouch is created in the upper portion of the stomach, bringing up a piece of intestine and bypassing the distal stomach and a portion of the small intestine. Useful … Continue reading

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Weight Loss Treatments in El Paso

When weight loss treatments were introduced a few decades ago, its sole purpose was to help people lose weight. Today, it does a lot more than just that. Weight loss procedures have been shown to improve symptoms of weight-related conditions … Continue reading

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Bariatric Surgery FAQs in El Paso TX

What is bariatric surgery? Medically known as bariatric surgery, weight loss surgery is recommended for patients suffering from severe obesity, meaning that they have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 and above. How do I know if I am … Continue reading

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