Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Suburban Surgical Care Specialists, S.C. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/blog/) - Read the updated blog from our Bariatric Weight Loss Surgeons in the Chicago and Northwest Suburbs area. We bring you the latest obesity surgery developments. - [Medical vs. Surgical Weight Loss: When to Consider Each](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/medical-vs-surgical-weight-loss-when-to-consider-each/) - Diet, injections, or surgery? Learn the key differences between medical and surgical weight loss from our Chicago team, and which option may be right for you. - [Gastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/gastric-sleeve-vs-gastric-bypass/) - Wondering how gastric sleeve and gastric bypass differ? Read our bariatric surgeons’ blog to learn how each technique reduces stomach size in a unique way. - [Why Do I Sweat So Easily?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/why-do-i-sweat-so-easily/) - If you feel like you sweat more often than others, you may suffer from hyperhidrosis. Read our blog to learn about the causes and treatment of this condition. - [Hemorrhoids 101: Causes, Symptoms, and When to See a Surgeon](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/hemorrhoids-101-causes-symptoms-and-when-to-see-a-surgeon/) - Hemorrhoids are common and treatable. Learn the causes, symptoms, and when to see a surgeon at Suburban Surgical Care Specialists near Chicago. - [What Is the Difference Between Diverticulitis and IBS?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/what-is-the-difference-between-diverticulitis-and-ibs/) - Learn how diverticulitis and IBS differ, their symptoms, and when to seek care. Chicago patients can explore treatment options with our colorectal surgeons. - [Early Warning Signs of Colon Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/early-warning-signs-of-colon-cancer-you-shouldnt-ignore/) - Changes in bowel habits or rectal bleeding? Learn about the signs of colon cancer and when you should seek care from our board-certified surgeons in Chicago. - [7 Benefits of Choosing Robotic-Assisted Sleeve Gastrectomy](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/7-benefits-of-choosing-robotic-assisted-sleeve-gastrectomy/) - Discover the benefits of robotic-assisted sleeve gastrectomy in Chicago, such as enhanced precision, minimal scarring, and a smoother recovery. - [5 Long-Term Health Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/5-long-term-health-benefits-of-weight-loss-surgery/) - Discover the lasting health benefits of bariatric procedures, including better heart health, diabetes control, mobility, mental wellness, and lower cancer risk. - [Malnutrition Awareness Week: The Importance of Nutrition in Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/malnutrition-awareness-week-the-importance-of-nutrition-in-surgery/) - Learn why nutrition is vital for surgery recovery during Malnutrition Awareness Week and how our Chicago bariatric surgeons support lasting health. - [Patient Spotlight: Ashley S. Shares Her Experience](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/patient-spotlight-ashley-s-shares-her-experience/) - [Weight Loss Drugs vs. Bariatric Surgery: Which Is the Best Option for You?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/weight-loss-drugs-vs-bariatric-surgery-which-is-the-best-option-for-you/) - Considering GLP-1 weight loss injectables or bariatric surgery in Chicago? Discover how their effectiveness, results, and candidacy typically compare. - [What to Expect in the First Year After Bariatric Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/what-to-expect-in-the-first-year-after-bariatric-surgery/) - Discover what to expect in your first year after weight loss surgery, including insights from our Chicago bariatric surgeons on recovery, diet, and milestones. - [How Do I Know if I Have Liver Disease?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-liver-disease/) - Wondering if you have liver disease? Learn common symptoms, diagnosis methods, and how FibroScan® offers a non-invasive alternative to a liver biopsy. - [Can Dieting Make You Obese?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/can-dieting-make-you-obese/) - Learn how dieting habits can affect long-term weight management and explore bariatric surgery options in the Chicago area for lasting success. - [Chicago Weight Loss Surgeons Explain Pros & Cons of Bariatric Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-weight-loss-surgeons-explain-pros-cons-of-bariatric-surgery/) - Can bariatric surgery contribute to a better, healthier quality of life? Renowned Chicago weight loss surgeons detail the pros and cons of bariatric treatment. - [4 Common Myths About Obesity](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/4-common-myths-about-obesity/) - Our Chicago bariatric surgeons debunk four misconceptions about obesity and explain how weight loss procedures can offer long-term weight loss and management. - [Chicago Weight Loss Surgeons Highlight Benefits of Robotic Bariatric Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-weight-loss-surgeons-highlight-benefits-of-robotic-bariatric-surgery/) - The bariatric surgeons at Suburban Surgical Care Specialists/Kane Center highlight the benefits of robotic weight loss surgery versus open surgery. Learn more. - [How Do You Measure Your BMI?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/how-do-you-measure-your-bmi/) - Our Chicago bariatric surgeons explain how to measure body mass index, or BMI, and what this measurement can mean for your health and fitness goals. Learn more. - [Benefits of Meal Replacement Shakes with GLP-1](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/benefits-of-meal-replacement-shakes-with-glp-1/) - Our Chicago bariatric surgery practice has information on the weight loss benefits of combining meal replacement shakes with GLP-1s (semaglutide). Read more. - [Chicago Bariatric Surgeons on Preventing Weight Regain After Gastric Sleeve](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-bariatric-surgeons-on-preventing-weight-regain-after-gastric-sleeve/) - Concerned about regaining weight after gastric sleeve surgery? Our Chicago weight loss surgeons offer tips for maintaining long-term success. Learn more. - [How Does Weight Loss Surgery Help Type 2 Diabetes?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/how-does-weight-loss-surgery-help-type-2-diabetes/) - Discover how bariatric surgery procedures like gastric bypass can improve type II diabetes by reducing insulin resistance and enhancing blood sugar control. - [What Medical Tests Will I Need Before Bariatric Surgery?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/what-medical-tests-will-i-need-before-bariatric-surgery/) - Our Chicago bariatric surgeons highlight the lab, imaging, and diagnostic tests that are critical for safe and effective weight loss surgery results. Read more. - [What Do Stomach Bands Do?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/what-do-stomach-bands-do/) - Having trouble losing weight? Our Chicago bariatric surgeons explain how stomach bands, or gastric banding, can support effective, long-term weight loss. - [Chicago Weight Loss Surgeons Discuss Reasons for Revision Bariatric Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-weight-loss-surgeons-discuss-reasons-for-revision-bariatric-surgery/) - Chicago weight loss surgeons discuss how revision bariatric surgery can correct complications or achieve ideal weight loss goals following a prior surgery. - [When Can I Get Pregnant After Weight Loss Surgery?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/when-can-i-get-pregnant-after-weight-loss-surgery/) - Our Chicago bariatric surgeons explain when female weight loss surgery patients can consider becoming pregnant and why it’s important to wait. Read our blog. - [Suburban Surgical Care Specialists Discuss the Downfalls of Fad Diets](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/suburban-surgical-care-specialists-discuss-the-downfalls-of-fad-diets/) - [When to Refer Patients for Bariatric Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/when-to-refer-patients-for-bariatric-surgery/) - Interested in weight loss surgery in Chicago? Our surgeons outline the criteria for being referred to bariatric surgeries like gastric bypass and gastric sleeve. - [How Do I Know Which Bariatric Procedure Is Right for Me?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/how-do-i-know-which-bariatric-procedure-is-right-for-me/) - Learn which weight loss surgery may be right for you by reading about popular techniques like gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and duodenal switch. - [Can You Stretch Your Stomach After Gastric Sleeve Surgery?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/can-you-stretch-your-stomach-after-gastric-sleeve-surgery/) - A sleeve gastrectomy removes part of the stomach to limit food intake, helping to treat morbid obesity. Learn whether the stomach can stretch after this surgery. - [Chicago Bariatric Surgeons Explain What to Know Before Weight Loss Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-bariatric-surgeons-explain-what-to-know-before-weight-loss-surgery/) - Chicago weight loss surgeons at Suburban Surgical Care Specialists/Kane Center discuss lifestyle changes, malnutrition prevention, & more to know before surgery. - [When Can I Start Exercising Again After Surgery?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/when-can-i-start-exercising-again-after-surgery/) - Our Chicago-area surgeons share general expectations for resuming physical activity after laparoscopic surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, & traditional techniques. - [Pulled Groin vs. Hernia](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/pulled-groin-vs-hernia/) - While a pulled groin and an inguinal hernia can feel similar, the latter may require robotic hernia surgery. Learn more from our Chicago bariatric surgeons. - [Weight Loss Surgery Seminars with Chicago Bariatric Surgery Practice](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/weight-loss-surgery-seminars-with-chicago-bariatric-surgery-practice/) - Suburban Surgical Care Specialists, a center for bariatric surgery in Chicago, has updated its 2012 seminar schedule focusing on weight loss surgery. Read more. - [Chicago Bariatric Surgeons on Insurance Coverage for Weight Loss Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-bariatric-surgeons-on-insurance-coverage-for-weight-loss-surgery/) - Interested in bariatric surgery? Learn what Chicago bariatric surgeon Dr. Kane says about insurance coverage for weight loss surgery options like gastric sleeve. - [Chicago Bariatric Surgeons on Revisional Weight Loss Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-bariatric-surgeons-on-revisional-weight-loss-surgery/) - Interested in weight loss surgery in Chicago? Our bariatric surgeon offers revisional bariatric surgery procedures like gastric sleeve to help you lose weight. - [Chicago Weight Loss Surgeons Discuss Candidates for Bariatric Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-weight-loss-surgeons-discuss-candidates-for-bariatric-surgery/) - Chicago weight loss surgeons at Suburban Surgical Care/Kane Center explain what can make an individual an ideal bariatric surgery candidate. Read more here. - [Protein Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/protein-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese-frosting/) - Our Chicago-area weight loss doctors share this recipe for high protein vanilla cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. Read the recipe here. - [Will I Need Plastic Surgery After Bariatric Surgery?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/will-i-need-plastic-surgery-after-bariatric-surgery/) - Following weight loss surgery some patients will want to optimize their results by undergoing a body contouring procedure to remove excess skin. Find out why. - [Protein Pudding Recipe for High Protein Meal Replacement](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/protein-pudding-recipe-for-high-protein-meal-replacement/) - Using Bariatric Advantage Nutritional Supplements, this high-protein recipe incorporates HPMR into pudding for a filling meal replacement. View the recipe. - [We Appreciate our PAs!](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/we-appreciate-our-pts/) - [Happy Halloween!](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/happy-halloween/) - [Study Links Gastric Bypass to Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/study-links-gastric-bypass-to-reduced-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease/) - Research indicates that bariatric surgery procedures may influence the risk of cardiovascular disease and its mortality rate. Read about its conclusion here. - [How Much Weight Can You Lose with Bariatric Surgery?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-with-bariatric-surgery/) - Considering bariatric surgery in Chicago, but curious how many pounds you are likely to lose? Read our blog to learn what affects how much weight you lose. - [Thank You to Our Medical Assistants](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/thank-you-to-our-medical-assistants/) - [How to Choose the Best Bariatric Surgeon, Chicago Physicians Weigh In](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/how-to-choose-the-best-bariatric-surgeon-chicago-physicians-weigh-in/) - Looking for the best bariatric surgeon? Learn how to find a highly qualified physician you can trust by reading key factors to consider in our press release. - [Will I Lose My Hair After Bariatric Surgery?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/will-i-lose-my-hair-after-bariatric-surgery/) - Learn how common it is to lose hair after gastric bypass and other weight loss procedures, as well as how physical stress and nutrition may contribute. - [MiraDry Featured in New You Magazine](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/miradry-featured-in-new-you-magazine/) - MiraDry Featured in New You Magazine - [Chicago Bariatric Surgeons Explain Lifestyle Changes After Weight Loss Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-bariatric-surgeons-explain-lifestyle-changes-after-weight-loss-surgery/) - [Chicago Weight Loss Practice Introduces Non-Surgical ORBERA™ Weight Loss System](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-weight-loss-practice-introduces-non-surgical-orbera-weight-loss-system/) - Bariatric Practice in Chicago announces a new Weight Loss technique called ORBERA. The non-surgical method is designed to achieve lasting results. Read more. - [Chicago Bariatric Surgeons Offer New Treatment For Smooth, Dry Underarms](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-bariatric-surgeons-offer-new-treatment-for-smooth-dry-underarms/) - Learn how miraSmooth from our Chicago surgeons can reduce or eliminate underarm hair growth and odor in just one treatment! Read the press release here. - [Suburban Surgical Care Specialists Notice Increase in Gastric Sleeve](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/suburban-surgical-care-specialists-notice-increase-in-gastric-sleeve/) - Interested in gastric sleeve surgery near Chicago? Bariatric surgeon Dr. Peter C. Rantis, Jr. discusses the rise in popularity of the weight loss procedure. - [Chicago Bariatric Surgeon on Minimally-Invasive Technique for Excessive Sweating](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-bariatric-surgeon-on-minimally-invasive-technique-for-excessive-sweating/) - People suffering from excessive sweating of the underarms, face, or hands find relief from a simple procedure offered by a Chicago bariatric surgeon. Learn more. - [Chicago Bariatric Surgeon Employs Innovative Weight Loss Technique For A More Comfortable Recovery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-bariatric-surgeon-employs-innovative-weight-loss-technique-for-a-more-comfortable-recovery/) - Dr. Peter Rantis, a Bariatric Surgeon in Chicago, utilizes single-site incision laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for his Weight Loss patients. Read more. - [Chicago Surgeon Treats Varicose Veins And Spider Veins With Innovative Laser Treatment](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-surgeon-treats-varicose-veins-and-spider-veins-with-innovative-laser-treatment/) - Dr. Jonathon Wallace helps patients erase spider and varicose veins with vein treatments, such as laser therapy and sclerotherapy. Read more. - [Chicago Bariatric Surgeons Stress Importance of Facility Accreditation Despite Recent Medicare Decision](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-bariatric-surgeons-stress-importance-of-facility-accreditation-despite-recent-medicare-decision/) - Our Chicago Bariatric Surgeons discuss the recent change to surgical facility guidelines for Medicare patients in their latest Press Release. Read it here. - [Chicago Bariatric Surgeon Explains New Robotic Technology for Gallbladder Disease Treatment](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-bariatric-surgeon-explains-new-robotic-technology-for-gallbladder-disease-treatment/) - Chicago bariatric surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Wallace, explains robotic cholecystectomy as a minimally-invasive gallbladder disease treatment. Read more in our blog. - [Former Patient Shares Weight Loss Journey in New Book](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/former-patient-shares-weight-loss-journey-in-new-book/) - Chicago Bariatric Surgeon Dr. James M. Kane, Jr. discusses former patient Tiza Pyle’s new book, “Fat Hurts,” and his honor of writing the foreword. Read more. - [Suburban Surgical Introduces Yoga for Bariatrics](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/suburban-surgical-introduces-yoga-for-bariatrics/) - Suburban Surgical is introducing Yoga for Bariatrics beginning in their Seminars Room starting September 23. - [Chicago Bariatric Surgery Practice Offers Yoga Classes for Its Patients](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-bariatric-surgery-practice-offers-yoga-classes-for-its-patients/) - To help bariatric surgery patients maintain a healthy lifestyle, a Chicago weight loss surgery practice is now offering yoga classes. Learn about aftercare. - [Suburban Surgical Yoga For Bariatrics Classes Now Up And Running](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/suburban-surgical-yoga-for-bariatrics-classes-now-up-and-running/) - Our yoga for bariatrics classes have begun and the participants are enjoying this new way of exercise. See one happy participants message to the practice. - [Yoga Classes On Pause Through The Holidays](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/yoga-classes-on-pause-through-the-holidays/) - [Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/sentinel-lymph-node-biopsy-for-breast-cancer/) - Our Chicago practice offers Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy to determine if Breast Cancer has started to spread. Learn more about minimally invasive procedure. - [Chicago Surgeons Highlight Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer Patients](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-surgeons-highlight-sentinel-lymph-node-biopsy-for-breast-cancer-patients/) - Surgeons at Suburban Surgical Care Specialists/Kane Center in Chicago offer sentinel lymph node biopsy to help monitor the spread of breast cancer cells. - [Permanently Eliminate Underarm Sweat with Non-Invasive miraDry® Treatment](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/permanently-eliminate-underarm-sweat-with-non-invasive-miradry-treatment/) - With the non-invasive miraDry® treatment at our Chicago practice, you can permanently eliminate excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) in the underarms. Read our blog for more. - [miraDry® for Underarm Sweating – Chicago Surgeons Discuss Revolutionary New Treatment](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/miradry-for-underarm-sweating-chicago-surgeons-discuss-revolutionary-new-treatment/) - miraDry from Chicago’s Suburban Surgical Care Specialists is designed to permanently eliminate excessive underarm sweating without the need for surgery. Learn more. - [Congrats Blackhawks!](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/congrats-blackhawks/) - [Meet the Team](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/meet-the-team/) - [ORBERA™ Non-Surgical Weight Loss Treatment Is Here](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/orbera-is-here/) - Have you heard of ORBERA? Our Chicago area practice offers this non-surgical weight loss technique that can provide long-lasting results with minimal downtime. Read more. - [Free Intragastric Balloon/Lap Band Seminar](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/free-seminar/) - Suburban Surgical Care Free Seminar - [Duodenal Switch Offers Dramatic Results for Severe Obesity](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/duodenal-switch/) - Learn how the Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (DS) technique performed by our Chicago bariatric surgeons can help you recover from severe obesity. - [Chicago Bariatric Surgeons on Treating Obesity with the Duodenal Switch](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/chicago-bariatric-surgeons-on-treating-obesity-with-the-duodenal-switch/) - Those with severe obesity can opt for the Duodenal Switch from our Chicago bariatric surgery practice. Learn more about the innovative solution. - [Armpit Hair Removal Treatment with miraSmooth](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/armpit-hair-removal-treatment-with-mirasmooth/) - miraSmooth is a non-invasive treatment designed to eliminate underarm hair and excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). Learn more in our latest blog post. - [miraDry® Offers Proven Results for Underarm Sweating](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/miradry-offers-proven-results-for-underarm-sweating/) - Unhappy with excessive underarm sweat? Read about the proven results from miraDry at our Chicago-area practice to reduce hyperhidrosis and odor in the underarms. - [LINX® Reflux Management System Now Available](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/linx-reflux-management-system-now-available/) - The LINX Reflux System offered at our Chicago bariatric practice treats common GERD symptoms. For more info, sign up for our seminar on November 12th. - [LINX seminar for November 12th is cancelled.](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/linx-seminar-for-november-12th-is-cancelled/) - [Duodenal Switch vs. Gastric Bypass: Which is Right for Me?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/duodenal-switch-vs-gastric-bypass-which-is-right-for-me/) - Duodenal switch and gastric bypass surgeries offered at our Chicago practice are similar bariatric procedures that can cause major weight loss. Read how they differ. - [What to Expect in Thyroid Surgery?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/what-to-expect-in-thyroid-surgery/) - Learn what you can expect during laparoscopic thyroid surgery to remove any nodules or abnormalities on the thyroid gland. Read our Chicago area surgeons’ blog. - [Studies Show Intragastric Balloons May Be More Effective Than Diet](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/studies-show-intragastric-balloons-may-be-more-effective-than-diet/) - Can intragastric balloon therapy help you lose weight better than diet? Recent studies may indicate just this. Read our blog to learn more about the research. - [Dr. Kane's Press Release](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/dr-kanes-press-release/) ## Pages - [Home](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/) - Suburban Surgical Care Specialists is a weight loss surgery center in the Chicago area offering procedures like LAP BAND, gastric bypass and ORBERA systems. Contact us today! - [Vitamin Kits](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/patient-information/vitamins/) - Nutritional supplements are taken after bariatric surgery to aid the unique dietary needs of our Chicago weight loss surgery patients. Learn about vitamin kits. - [Duodenal Switch](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/bariatric-surgery/duodenal-switch/) - The Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BD or BDS) is offered by our Chicago-area bariatric surgeons to treat severe morbid obesity. Learn more. - [miraDry® for Excessive Underarm Sweating](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/hyperhidrosis-treatment/miradry/) - Do you suffer from excessive Underarm Sweating? Our Chicago practice now offers miraDry, a non-surgical way to permanently eliminate armpit hyperhidrosis. Read more. - [Gallbladder Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/gallbladder-gallstones/) - Learn about gallbladder disease and minimally invasive gallstones from our Chicago surgeons, including the laparoscopic and robotic cholecystectomy. - [Hernia Treatment](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/hernias/) - Learn about hernias, including abdominal wall hernias, and how treatments from our Chicago-based general surgeons can help relieve any pain you may have. - [Colon and Rectal Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/colon-rectal/) - Read more about colon and rectal surgery from our Chicago and Arlington Heights, Illinois-area practice. Our practice offers treatment that can be lifesaving. - [Breast Cancer Removal Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/breast-cancer-removal-surgery/) - Learn more about breast surgery and cancer diagnosis and treatment for residents of the Northwest Suburbs and Chicago, Illinois area. Our doctors can help. - [Financial Policy](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/patient-information/financial-policy/) - Get the details on weight loss and abdominal surgery financing, insurance, and payment options. Our Chicago, Illinois-area practice can assist you with your concerns. - [Spleen Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/spleen-surgery/) - Our Chicago and Northwest Suburbs, Illinois-area practice offer spleen surgery for patients suffering from blood disorders, malignancies, ruptures, and other conditions. Learn more. - [Support Groups](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/seminars/support-groups/) - Suburban Surgical Care Specialists/Kane Center offers weight loss and obesity treatment support groups in the Chicago, Illinois area. We want to help you every step of the way. - [Hyperhidrosis Treatment](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/hyperhidrosis-treatment/) - Treatment for hyperhidrosis can help those suffering from excess sweat in the hands, underarms, and other areas. Learn about ETS-C, BOTOX, and more in Chicago. - [BOTOX®/JUVÉDERM®](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/botox-juvederm/) - BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM® at our Chicago and Northwest Suburbs, Illinois practice can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and enhance facial features. Contact Dr. James M. Kane. - [Supervised Medical Weight Loss](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/supervised-medical-weight-loss/) - Discover clinically guided weight management in Chicago with personalized, non-surgical support from our physicians to help with lasting weight loss and health. - [LAP-BAND® Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/bariatric-surgery/lap-band/) - Learn about LAP-BAND surgery from our Chicago bariatric surgeons, a less invasive weight loss option with adjustable, reversible results. Read how it works. - [Gastric Sleeve](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/bariatric-surgery/vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy/) - Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), or gastric sleeve resection surgery from our Chicago, IL-area practice removes part of the stomach to help you lose weight. Read more. - [Bariatric Surgery Near Arlington Heights, Illinois](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/illinois/arlington-heights/) - Learn more about the Bariatric Surgeons near Arlington Heights at Suburban Surgical Care Specialists, offering procedures such as LAP-BAND System surgery. - [Patient Stories](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/bariatric-surgery/patient-stories/) - Read Weight Loss Surgery Online Patient Reviews and testimonials from our Chicago and Northwest Suburbs practice. We have helped many patients achieve their goals. - [Bariatric Surgery Near Schaumburg, Illinois](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/illinois/schaumburg/) - Researching Bariatric Surgery options near Schaumburg? Our specialists offer a range of treatments to help you meet your needs. Find directions here. - [Seminars](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/seminars/) - Find information on free bariatric weight loss surgery seminars offered by our Chicago, Illinois-area practice. We can give you details on a variety of treatments. - [Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/bariatric-surgery/roux-n-y/) - Robot-assisted laparoscopic gastric bypass from our Chicago-area team can help you overcome obesity. Read about the Roux-n-Y surgery, its recovery, and cost. - [FibroScan® Testing for Liver Disease](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/fibroscan/) - Are you at risk of liver disease? FibroScan testing at our Chicago practice offers a non-invasive assessment of liver health for early detection. Learn more. - [Bariatric Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/bariatric-surgery/) - Bariatric surgery procedures from our Chicago-area practice include LAP-BAND, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and more. Discover candidacy, cost, and other FAQ. - [Endocrine Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/endocrine/) - Our Chicago surgeons perform minimally invasive endocrine surgeries to remove diseased glands that can lead to tumors and hormonal conditions. Learn more. - [Dr. Peter C. Rantis, Jr.](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/about/bariatric-surgeon-dr-rantis/) - Bariatric, colon, and rectal surgeon Peter Rantis, Jr., MD serves the Chicago and Hoffman Estates, IL area. Learn more about his experience and commitment to excellence. - [Dr. Jonathan W. Wallace](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/about/bariatric-surgeon-dr-wallace/) - Read the biography of our bariatric weight loss surgeon in the Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois area. Jonathan W. Wallace, MD can help you attain your goals. - [Dr. Paul J. Guske](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/about/bariatric-surgeon-dr-guske/) - Learn about weight loss surgeon Paul Guske, MD, serving Chicago and Northwest Suburbs in Illinois. Our practice works with experienced doctors to help you meet your needs. - [Dr. James M. Kane Jr.](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/about/bariatric-surgeon-dr-kane-jr/) - James M. Kane, Jr., MD is an experienced weight loss surgeon at our Chicago, Illinois practice. Learn more about his background and credentials. - [Pre-op Instructions](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/patient-information/pre-op-instructions/) - Read pre-operative obesity surgery instructions from our Chicago, Illinois-area practice. Suburban Surgical Care Specialists/Kane Center offers thorough details on all of our procedures. - [Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/gastroesphageal-reflux/) - Many individuals suffer from GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), or heartburn. 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Learn more. - [Robotic Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/robotic-surgery/) - Read about the benefits of robot-assisted surgical procedures, such as hernia, gallbladder, colon and rectal, and bariatric surgeries, with the da Vinci system. - [Weight Loss Surgery in Nearby Cities](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/illinois/) - Searching for an experienced Bariatric Surgeon in Northern Illinois? Suburban Surgical Care Specialists can help. Find location information here. - [Revisional Bariatric Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/bariatric-surgery/revisional/) - Patients dissatisfied with previous surgical treatment for obesity can attain revisional bariatric weight loss surgery from our Chicago, Illinois-area practice. Learn more. - [ORBERA™ Non-Surgical Weight Loss Treatment](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/bariatric-surgery/orbera-gastric-balloon/) - Have you heard of the ORBERA Managed Weight Loss System? Our Chicago area practice offers this non-surgical option recently approved by the FDA. Learn more. - [Contact Us](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/contact-us/) - Contact Suburban Surgical Care Specialists/Kane Center, serving Chicago and the Arlington Heights, Illinois area. Our bariatric weight loss surgery professionals can help. - [Bariatric Surgery Near Elk Grove Village, Illinois](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/illinois/elk-grove-village/) - Searching for an experienced Weight Loss Surgeon near Elk Grove Village? Find directions to our practice offering gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, and more. - [Bariatric Surgery Near Addison, Illinois](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/illinois/addison/) - Bariatric Surgeons at Suburban Surgical Care Specialists proudly serve patients for procedures such as gastric bypass near Addison. Contact us today. - [Bariatric Surgery Near Elgin, Illinois](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/illinois/elgin/) - Looking for experienced Bariatric Surgeons near Elgin? Learn how our team can help with procedures like gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and more. - [Bariatric Surgery Near Barrington, Illinois](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/illinois/barrington/) - Researching your Weight Loss Surgery options near Barrington? Our surgeons offer a range of advanced laparoscopic procedures to help you reach your goals. - [Bariatric Surgery Near Palatine, Illinois](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/illinois/palatine/) - Searching for skilled Bariatric Surgeons near Palatine? Our practice offers an array of advanced laparoscopic weight loss surgery procedures. Get directions. - [Bariatric Surgery Near Mt. Prospect, Illinois](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/illinois/mt-prospect/) - Interested in Bariatric Surgery options? Find information on treatments such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and more at our practice near Mt. Prospect. - [Bariatric Surgery Near Des Plaines, Illinois](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/illinois/des-plaines/) - Looking for a Bariatric Surgeon near Des Plaines? Our weight loss surgery practice offers gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, LAP-BAND surgery, and more. - [LINX® Reflux Management System](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/gastroesphageal-reflux/linx-reflux-management-system/) - Do you suffer from acid and bile reflux? The LINX Reflux Management System offered at our Chicago practice can effectively treat GERD for relief. Learn more. - [miraSmooth™](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/mirasmooth/) - miraSmooth offers our Chicago-area patients the ability to permanently remove unwanted underarm hair as well as sweat and odor glands in the armpits. Learn more. - [Do You Have GERD?](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/gastroesphageal-reflux/gerd/) - Are you experiencing discomfort associated with heartburn? Learn if you may have GERD, and how our Chicago-based surgeons can help you alleviate your symptoms. - [Important GERD Patient Information](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/gastroesphageal-reflux/important-gerd-information/) - Find patient information on the treatment of GERD and reflux disease, including possible side effects, risks, and precautions you should take. - [Other Options for Heartburn](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/gastroesphageal-reflux/options/) - Our experienced surgeons offer a variety of treatment options for heartburn, GERD, and reflux disease. Learn how medication and lifestyle changes can help. - [Questions To Ask Your Doctor](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/gastroesphageal-reflux/faqs/) - Find a list of questions you should ask surgeons and doctors before you undergo various procedures to help you prepare and make an informed decision. - [Videoscopic Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/gastroesphageal-reflux/videoscopic-surgery/) - Our surgeons perform state-of-the-art videoscopic surgery techniques for procedures like GERD. Learn how this can effectively treat chronic heartburn. - [Common Heartburn](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/procedures/gastroesphageal-reflux/common-heartburn/) - Read more about heartburn treatment from our Chicago physicians. Doctors at Suburban Surgical Care Specialists/Kane Center can help alleviate this condition. - [Video Library](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/bariatric-surgery/videos/) - Take a look at educational videos about Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery provided by our specialists. Our Chicago-based team can help you fight morbid obesity. - [Privacy Notice](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/privacy-notice/) - [Gallery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/gallery/) - [Post-Bariatric Surgery](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/bariatric-surgery/cosmetic-procedures/) - Post-bariatric and after-weight loss surgery procedures from our Chicago, Illinois-area practice can help you tone up and reshape your body. Contact us today. - [Dr. James M. Kane Sr., Emeritus](https://www.suburbansurgicalcare.com/about/bariatric-surgeon-dr-kane/) - Meet Dr. James M. Kane, a bariatric surgeon at the Chicago, Illinois office of Suburban Surgical Care Specialists. 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