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  1. Simon J. Laplante, M.D., M.S.

    Simon J. Laplante, M.D., M.S.

    1. Metabolic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Upper endoscopy, Bariatric surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Hernia repair, Sleeve gastrectomy, Cholecystectomy, Minimally... invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Gastric bypass surgery, Minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, Revisional bariatric surgery, Gastric banding removal surgery, Single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy, Abdominal wall hernia repair, Minimally invasive complex gastrointestinal surgery, Minimally invasive complex small bowel surgery, Recurrent inguinal hernia repair, Robotic retromuscular hernia repair, Transversus abdominis release, Complex abdominal wall reconstruction , Small bowel polypectomy, Diabetes, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hiatal hernia, Obesity, Type 2 diabetes, Metabolic syndrome, Hernia, Inguinal hernia, Umbilical hernia, Gallstones, Gastroparesis, Ventral hernia, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Weight regain after bariatric surgery, Incisional hernia , Recurrent inguinal hernia, Recurrent ventral hernia, Intussusception

Research

Mayo Clinic researchers are investigating advanced and minimally invasive treatment options for weight-loss surgery.

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See a list of publications about sleeve gastrectomy surgery by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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Oct. 13, 2026
  1. Bariatric surgery procedures. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-procedures/. Accessed Feb. 19, 2026.
  2. Lim RB. Bariatric procedures for the management of severe obesity: Descriptions. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Feb. 19, 2026.
  3. Bariatric surgery. National Institute on Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/bariatric-surgery. Accessed Feb. 19, 2026.
  4. Tyler DS, et al., eds. Morbid obesity. In: Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice. 22nd ed. Elsevier; 2026. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Feb. 19, 2026.
  5. Reytor-Gonzalez C, et al. Preventing and managing pre- and postoperative micronutrient deficiencies: A vital component of long-term success in bariatric surgery. Nutrients. 2025; doi:10.3390/nu17050741.
  6. Chung RT, et al., eds. Surgical and endoscopic treatment of obesity. In: Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management. 12th ed. Elsevier; 2026. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Feb. 19, 2026.
  7. Mondal S, et al. Bariatric and endo-bariatric interventions for diabetes: What is the current evidence? World Journal of Diabetes. 2024; doi:10.4239/wjd.v15.i11.2255.
  8. Health Education & Content Services. MC1996PF: Bariatric surgery. Mayo Clinic; 2024.
  9. Brown AY. AllScripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. Sept. 4, 2020.
  10. Medical review (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. March 5, 2026.