Posted on March 20th, 2021

Even the worst of times creates new knowledge that will be of use in the future.  In the case of the COVID 19 pandemic,  a connection between obesity and its deliterious effects on the immune system has been clearly demonstrated.

Once …

Posted on March 13th, 2021

Cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder was done with traditional open surgery until the early 1990s when laparoscopic surgery was adopted quickly because it had several advantages.

Now, some three decades later,  a newer …

Posted on March 2nd, 2021

Robotic Cholecystectomy is a surgery in which the surgeon uses the robot to remove the gallbladder. The surgeon remains in full control of the robot technology.  Similar to laparoscopic approach, this surgery uses small incisions.

A …

Posted on February 17th, 2020

This year's trip ventured to the remote and impoverished area of northern Samar.  This region was recently damaged by typhoon in December 2019, making the need for medical care even more urgent.

Approximately, 50 volunteers made the …

Posted on October 12th, 2019

The Michigan Bariatric Society, the state chapter of the ASMBS,  held their annual medical conference October 3, 2019, in Traverse City.   This year the speakers included both surgeons and allied health care professionals in the field …

Posted on July 1st, 2019

If you regularly suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you’re probably acutely familiar with heartburn (and not in a good way). You may have noticed that the symptoms occur after consuming certain foods or drinks. The pain …

Posted on May 31st, 2019

Did you know that more than 1 in 3 adults are considered obese, having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more? If you fall into this category, you might be wondering what kind of weight loss surgical options are available to you.

Many people …

Posted on May 3rd, 2019

When you hear the word hernia, aside from pain in your abdomen, what comes to mind? A hernia is a condition that can affect both men and women. It occurs when part of the intestine or abdominal tissue pushes through a hole in the muscles of …

Posted on Apr 1st, 2019

Nearly a quarter million people underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2017, according to the most recent statistics from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. For those men and women, bariatric surgery not only helps them …

Posted on Mar 7th, 2019

Inguinal hernia, often known as groin pull or groin hernia, is one of the most common problems in health care.  Inguinal hernia repair is the most commonly done procedure by a surgeon with some 800,000 done in the United States each …

Posted on Mar 1st, 2019

Gallstones are hardened lumps that develop in your gallbladder. Your gallbladder is a small organ on the right side of your abdomen that’s responsible for creating and regulating bile in your body.

Bile is a fluid that your gallbladder makes …

Posted on February 18th, 2019

Dr. David Chengelis, a Beaumont bariatric surgeon, and a general surgeon in Royal Oak, Michigan, traveled to The Philippines for the 5th time in 6 years with the Philippine American Medical Mission Foundation of Michigan in mid …

Posted on Feb 11th, 2019

At Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, one way we support you through your life-changing decision to opt for a sleeve gastrectomy is by ensuring you’re prepared. When you come in to see us, we fully explain your procedure and what you can …

Posted on Jan 9th, 2019

Did you know that up to 93.3 million adults in the United States are classified as obese? Add in children and adolescents and the number swells by another 13.7 million. These astounding figures leave little doubt that obesity is a national …

Posted on Dec 5th, 2018

You settle into bed, making sure you’re propped up on a few pillows. You’ve gobbled some chewable antacid tabs and placed the bottle on your nightstand, along with ice water. As you settle in for a good night’s sleep, it begins. That …

Posted on Nov 20th, 2018

You’ve had weight loss surgery, but those pounds are slowing coining back. What happened?  Well, in short, there are many reasons working in concert to cause weight regain.  A study in Canada found that 27% of weight loss surgery patients …

Posted on Jun 24th, 2020

Newberry, Fla. — Jun. 23, 2020 —

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the leading organization of bariatric surgeons and integrated health professionals in the nation, declared metabolic and bariatric surgery …

Posted on March 17th, 2020

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, PC, in accordance with recommendations local government and Beaumont Health, has resumed the scheduling of elective surgery including hernia, gallbladder and weight loss procedures.

We still feel strongly …

Posted on Oct 17th, 2018

“Turn your head and cough.” If you’re a guy, you’ve probably heard this before. Do you know why your doctor performs this test? They’re assessing for a hernia. By holding the top of the scrotum and asking a man to cough, your doctor is …

Posted on October 16th, 2018

The Michigan State Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) held the 11th edition of its annual medical conference on October 4th, 2018 at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids.

Posted on Sep 20th, 2018

The gallbladder is an oval-shaped, 4-inch-long organ that’s linked to your liver. Its job is to concentrate bile from your liver and release that bile into your small intestine to help break down food.

When you develop painful gallstones or …

Posted on Aug 30th, 2018

Heart disease and Type 2 diabetes are among the leading causes of death in the United States, and obesity is a major risk factor. Obesity is associated with a number of other chronic health conditions and impairments of quality of life, too.

Posted on May 16th, 2018

This is a very busy time in world of health care policy and legislation. The House of Representatives recently passed the American Health Care Act sending the bill to the Senate for consideration. Shortly after, May 6-9, 2017, The American …

Posted on May 9th, 2018

On October 5, 2017, I was proud to be the main organizer of the annual educational conference for the members of the Michigan Bariatric Society also known as the Michigan Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Bar…

Posted on April 1st, 2018

The last week of April 2018, I ventured to Peru with Mercy Missions. We spent 4 days in the small town of Palpa performing some 70 surgeries for the locals. It was an honor to work with everyone involved with this mission. All were …

Posted on February 8th, 2018

Many insurance companies require potential weight loss surgery patients to participate in a pre-operative program which often mandates several months of attempted medical weight loss through dieting and monthly weight-in visits. In …

Posted on January 8th, 2018

Dr. David Chengelis has traveled each February of the past four years to remote areas of The Philippines to provide free surgeries to dozens of indigent patients.

The trip to Asia takes more than a day and the living conditions are …

Posted on January 2nd, 2018

Dr. Chengelis takes over the role of President of the Michigan Bariatric Society for a two year term 2018 -2020. He was a charter member when the MBS started over a decade ago. It has grown into one of the most active and important …

Posted on March 28th, 2017

On March 24, 2017, Dr. Chengelis visited Capitol Hill lobbying for The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA). Dr. Chengelis was joined by lobbyist Chris Gallagher who has spent several years working tirelessly as an advocate for improving …

Posted on April 2nd, 2024

As the leading expert in advanced laparoscopic surgery in the Metro Detroit area, I understand that the journey to recovery doesn't end when you leave the operating room. It's just the beginning of a crucial phase that requires …

Posted on March 31st, 2024

If you’ve had gallstones, you know how painful they can be, but did you know there’s a link between high cholesterol and gallstones? At Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, PC, we can help you if you suffer from gallstones. Our …