This revolutionary procedure is now available for individuals who have had previous gastric bypass surgery and who are regaining weight and those who want an alternative to invasive weight loss surgery.

Benefits of the StomaphyX procedure include:

• No need for abdominal or internal surgical incisions.
• Enables the surgeon to reduce the size of the stomach.
• Preserves future treatment options.
• In most cases, is performed on an outpatient basis.
• Essentially painless.
• Faster recovery than with open or laparaoscopic  procedures.
• Adjustable and/or revisable.

The StomaphyX device is an endoluminal fastener and delivery system that consists of an ergonomic, flexible fastener delivery device and steril polypropylene fastener implants. All devices are packaged sterile, and are for single patient use.

Dr. Hoddinott was one of the first physicians trained to perform the StomaphyX procedure.

Dr. Hoddinott is certified in general surgery and vascular surgery with th Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Hoddinott specializes in bariatric surgery, including revisional weight loss surgery.

Dr. Hoddinott completed his doctor of medicine and residency in general surgery at Memorial University of Newfoundland and his fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Toronto, Canada. He has been an active member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Society of Vascular Surgery, and served as a board member for the Pennsylvania Society of Bariatric Surgery.

StomaphyX Presentations

The following weight loss surgery options presentations are currently scheduled. The presentations are free. Registration is required. To register, please call our Health Resource Line Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at (352) 867-8181 or register online by clicking on the appropriate link below.

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Orlando

Munroe Regional Medical Center

Munroe Regional Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit community hospital located in beautiful Ocala, Florida. From the time you enter our elegant, richly appointed ground floor lobby, to your stay in your comfortable private room, you will receive outstanding, compassionate care from our experienced, skilled and sensitive staff.

Munroe Regional has one of the lowest rates of complications associated with bariatric surgery in the United States. Munroe is also one of the few hospitals completely equipped to handle the added needs of bariatric patients weighing over 350 pounds.

Munroe Regional also boasts the following distinctions:

• Designated as a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery.
• Recognized by JCAHO as a Primary Stroke Center. The only Primary Stroke Center in north Central Florida.
• Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence. One of only three intensive care units in the U.S. to receive this prestigious award.
• The Heart Failure Treatment Center and Diabetes Healthways Inpatient and Outpatient Services received the Gold Seal of Approval from JCAHO.
• 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/07 Consumer Choice Award - North Central Florida's Most Preferred Hospital for Overall Quality and Image. National Research Corporation.
• The only community hospital in the U.S. to be named a Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospital for nine consecutive years. Thomsont/Modern Healthcare.
• Top 6% in nursing care. Press, Ganey Patient Satisfaction.

Bariatric Center of Excellence

Munroe Regional has been named an American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Bariatric Center of Excellence. The ASBS Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery.

Click here to read the entire Bariatric Center of Excellence press release.