| Alexander Abkin, MD, FACS - NJ Gastric Bypass, Realize Band, Bariatric Surgeon |
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Alexander Abkin, MD Dr. Alexander Abkin is a board certified general surgeon and experienced bariatric surgeon, having performed over 4,000 procedures in the past 8 years. He performs several types of bariatric surgery procedures, including the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RNYGB), Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB), Sleeve Gastrectomy, ROSE Procedure, Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS), Stealth gastric Bypass and Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG). Dr. Abkin performs most bariatric procedures laparoscopically, averaging 8 to 10 procedures per week.Dr. Abkin received his medical training at First Leningrad Medical University in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he received his M.D. in 1986. He completed his residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Dr. Abkin also has specialized training in laparoscopic and bariatric surgical techniques, completed under the guidance of Dr. Philip Schauer in Pittsburgh. He is a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery , the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Medical Association. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Dr. Abkin was the first person in the North East to implement Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery, Stealth Gastric Bypass (3 incision) and the REALIZE™ Band procedure. In addition, he is one of 30 people selected in the country to proctor and train on the use of the Realize Band. Surgical StatsPercentage of Practice is Bariatrics: 95%Minimum Age: 16 years old Maximum Age: 70 years old Surgery Types Performed: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RNYGB), Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB), Sleeve Gastrectomy, ROSE Procedure, Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS), Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG), Band over Bypass, Revisional Surgery, Fundoplication (GERD Repair), Gallbladder Removal, Hernia Repair, Appendectomy Memberships:
Total Surgeries: Lap converted to Open: 3 Average Done Per Week:8 Years Experience With This Type: 11 Average OR Time: 45 minutes Average Hospital Stay: 2 nights REALIZE™ Band: 200 Average Done Per Week: 4 Years Experience With This Type: 2 Average OR Time: 30 minutes Average Hospital Stay: Same Day LAP-Band™ : 800 Average Done Per Week: 4 Years Experience With This Type: 8 Average OR Time: 30 minutes Average Hospital Stay: Same Day Revisions: 20 Years Experience With This Type:5 Average OR Time: 2 hours Average Hospital Stay: 2 nights Vertical Banded Gastroplasty : 5 Years Experience With This Type:4 Average OR Time: 1 hour Average Hospital Stay: 2 nights ROSE Procedure : 2 Years Experience With This Type: <1 Average Hospital Stay: Same Day Education and Training:
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