Meet The Specialist
Dr. William Norwood |
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Contact InformationNorwood Bariatric Surgery Center Dr. Norwood will be doing a HealthLine 3 Web Cast on the following dates: April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3, January 6, 2010
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About Dr. NorwoodSurgical ExperienceDr. Norwood has been in practice as a general surgeon for 35 years. He has performed approximately 12,000 laparoscopic operations and 1,044 Bariatric (weight loss) operations including vertical banded gastroplasty and Lap-Band procedures. Norwood Bariatric Surgery Center is dedicated to meeting your every need throughout your journey to weight loss. We are committed to offering the safest and most appropriate surgical options for weight loss surgery. I, together with my staff, am dedicated to helping you return to a state of wellness.
Education and Training
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Topics
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Want straight answers about lap band surgery? Play Video
December 3, 2009
Thinking of lap band surgery or some other form of gastric bypass procedure but want the "inside scoop" about what it really entails? Today at noon, a patient who has gone through lap band surgery will be on Healthline 3 to share her experience. She will be... more » -
A different approach to obesity surgery Play Video
November 5, 2009
It's a relative newcomer in the field of obesity surgery but the sleeve gastrectomy is showing some promising results. How does it differ from gastric bypass and other forms of bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgeon Dr. William Norwood will be discussing that at noon today on Healthline 3.... more » -
Laparoscopic Adjustable Lap Band
February 17, 2009
The LAP-BAND® System is an adjustable silicone ring with an inflatable inner surface that is inserted surgically, usually laparoscopically, and placed-like a belt-around the upper part of the stomach. During surgery, it is connected to an access port below the skin by thin tubing. Later, the port allows the surgeon... more » -
Laparoscopic Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
February 17, 2009
The Laparoscopic Vertical Banded Gastroplasty also known as VBG is a restrictive procedure which works by reducing the size of the stomach. By reducing the size of the stomach, you also reduce the amount of food that a patient is able to intake. When the food intake is limited, the... more » -
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
February 17, 2009
The sleeve gastrectomy is a surgery performed on the stomach (it is only a restrictive procedure) and does not involve any surgery on intestine (which would make it malabsorptive). Sleeve gastrectomy has also been called partial gastrectomy and vertical sleeve gastrectomy. It basically consists of making a stomach that looks... more » -
Bariatric General Surgery
February 17, 2009
Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures Hernia (Inguinal, Incisional, Umbilical) Gallbladder Colon Hysterectomy Appendectomy Fundoplication for GERD Adhesions Breast Surgery for Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Breast For more information about scheduling an... more »
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