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Dr. Guillermo Sansone, MD

(Dr. Guillermo Higa Sansone, M.D.)

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Bariatrics (Obesity Treatment)

National University of Colombia Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: benign tumor, endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), abdominal pain, and more.

1712 West Anklam Road Suite 101
Tucson, AZ 85745

(520) 207-2384

Dr. Guillermo Sansone, MD is a general surgeon in Tucson, AZ specializing in general surgery and bariatrics (obesity treatment). He graduated from National University of Colombia Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Guillermo Sansone, MD is affiliated with Carondelet Health Network, TMC Health, Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital and TUCSON WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY.

Office Locations

Address:

1712 West Anklam Road Suite 101
Tucson, AZ 85745

Address:

6422 E Speedway Boulevard Suite 150
Tucson, AZ 85710

Some issues Dr. Guillermo Sansone, MD can help you with:

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
Suppresses appetite
Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	38
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	47
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	182
doctor visit	267
excision	169
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	33
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

catheterization	9
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	69
doctor visit	222
excision	70
gastrointestinal procedures	9
hospital care	67
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	35
inpatient care	67
minimally invasive procedures	9
weight management	10

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	42
Less than 65	138

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	143
doctor visit	229
excision	144
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	21
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	50
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	395
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	355
excision	396
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	85
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	209
inpatient care	85
minimally invasive procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	25
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	87
doctor visit	144
excision	88
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	13
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	74
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	48
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

doctor visit	332
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Guillermo Sansone, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Guillermo Sansone, MD treated as a general surgeon in Tucson, AZ were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

catheterization	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	186
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	218
excision	172
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
minimally invasive procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
weight management	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guillermo Sansone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	153
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	37
85 and over	17
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	69

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guillermo Sansone, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Guillermo Sansone, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	9
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Guillermo Sansone, MD graduated from National University of Colombia Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: National University of Colombia Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Guillermo Sansone, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carondelet Health Network

TMC Health

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital

Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital

TUCSON WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Guillermo Sansone, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$37,808 Da Vinci Surgical System $37,808
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc	$674 Orbera $674
Medtronic, Inc.	$274 Dextile $152	Signia $96	ENDO GIA ULTRA $16	LigaSure $10
Ethicon US, LLC	$220 Endoscopy Other $112	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $58	Energy Enseal $16	VISTASEAL $15	$19
Merit Medical Systems Inc	$181 EndoMaxx $161	EndoMAXX Stent/del sys $21
Other	$789 Signia $90	STRAVIX $67	VenaSeal $61	EIKON LT ADAPT $49	ULTRAVERSE $42	Other $481

**Types of Payments**
Education	$30,439
Travel and Lodging	$7,245
Food and Beverage	$2,263

Biography

Dr. Guillermo Sansone is a physician who specializes in general surgery and bariatrics (obesity treatment). Dr. Sansone attended medical school at National University of Colombia Faculty of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona for residency. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. His professional affiliations include Carondelet Health Network and TMC Health.