Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Program
A comprehensive program with support before, during, and after surgery
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
The most globally established technique. It reduces stomach capacity and alters the intestinal tract route, resulting in sustained weight loss and improvement of associated conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
Removal of 70-80% of the stomach to reduce gastric capacity and modify appetite-related hormones. Excellent results with a low complication rate.
Depending on each case, Dr. Arroyave Uribe evaluates options such as a gastric band, biliopancreatic diversion, or single-anastomosis bypass, always based on scientific evidence and international guidelines.
Según cada caso, el Dr. Arroyave Uribe evalúa opciones como banda gástrica, derivación biliopancreática o bypass de una anastomosis, siempre basado en evidencia científica y guías internacionales.
Otras técnicas especializadas
Specialized Procedures (General & Laparoscopic Surgery)
Specialized procedures using minimally invasive techniques in Medellín:
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Removal of the inflamed appendix via laparoscopic technique with fast recovery.
Splenectomy
Laparoscopic removal of the spleen in cases of hematologic disease or trauma.
Laparoscopy for Biopsies
Minimally invasive tissue sampling of the liver, lymph nodes, and peritoneum.
Colecistectomía laparoscópica
Extracción de la vesícula biliar por laparoscopia, el tratamiento estándar para cálculos biliares.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder, the standard treatment for gallstones.
Right Subtotal Colectomy
Resection of the right segment of the colon with bowel reconstruction.
Anti-Reflux Surgery
Surgical treatment for gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, and Barrett's esophagus.
Subtotal Gastrectomy
(Roux-en-Y)
Partial resection of the stomach with Y-reconstruction to restore digestive transit.
Partial Gastrectomy
Removal of a portion of the stomach according to the patient's clinical condition.
Heller Myotomy
Procedure to treat achalasia by releasing tension in the lower esophageal sphincter.
Adhesiolysis
Separation of intestinal adhesions causing obstruction or chronic abdominal pain.
Hiatal / Diaphragmatic Hernia
Surgical correction of a hernia in the diaphragm to restore normal anatomy.
Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
Simultaneous repair of hernias in both groins, generally with reinforcing mesh.
Open or laparoscopic technique depending on the case.
Unilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gastrostomy
Creation of an opening in the stomach for feeding or gastric decompression.
Contact & Location
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Phone
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+57 311 899 5187
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Address
Clínica Medellín, El Poblado Branch, Cl. 7 #39-290 / Office 714 / El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia.
Hours
Mon to Fri from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.