Author Archives: Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery – FAQS | El Paso

Can I Live Without The Gallbladder? The responsibility of the gallbladder is to concentrate bile from the liver. Without a gallbladder, there’s nowhere for bile to be collected, and as a result, your liver discharges bile straight into the small … Continue reading

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Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair in El Paso

When you have been diagnosed with a hernia, the tissue in your body pushes through a weakened area supposed to hold it. This issue can cause a variety of symptoms, including pain, a noticeable bulge, and nausea. At our practice, … Continue reading

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Weight Loss Treatments in El Paso

Gastric Bypass Gastric bypass is performed to limit the amount of food your stomach can hold. The surgeon creates a pouch at the top end of your stomach, to which the small intestine is cut and connected. Food thus flows … Continue reading

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One of the Fastest Growing Weight Surgeries in El Paso

Gastric Sleeve, which is also called sleeve gastrectomy, became very popular between 2010 and 2015. It became one of the fastest-growing bariatric surgery procedures at the time for many good reasons. The first and most important reason was that it … Continue reading

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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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