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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is a common problem in the United States with nearly two-thirds of the adult population overweight. Weight loss surgery may be the answer to many patients presenting with a high body mass index. The laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure is done, when possible, due to less scarring and pain following the surgery. Only four to six small incisions are made to allow the surgeon to pass a light, camera, and surgical instruments into the abdomen. The instruments used for the laparoscopic procedure are only about the size of a pencil.
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Is there any information on laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure?
Laparoscopic gastric bypass has results that are identical to the traditional gastric bypass surgery. The difference is how the surgery is performed. Laparoscopic gastric bypass is done by making six small openings in the abdomen. A camera, light and all tools are inserted through these small openings to perform the selected gastric bypass method.
Is there a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure?
The Lap Band and Realize Band are placed in a laparoscopic procedure. The newer MiniGastric Bypass (MGB) is also a lap procedure that is not as radical as the Roux-en-Y but accomplish the same thing essentially. www.bariatric.us/mini-gastric-bypass.html
Is it easier to recover from a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure?
It is easier to recover from laparoscopic bypass because it reduces hemorrhaging, uses a smaller incision, and is less painful. The bad side to this is that laparoscopic bypass is usually longer.
what exactly is laparoscopic gastric bypass>?
This site outlines laparoscopic gastric bypass: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/laparoscopic_surgery/hic_laparoscopic_weight_loss_surgery.aspx
Where can I learn more about gastric bypass laparoscopic?
Gastric bypass surgery can be laparoscopic or conventional surgery. It can be a full bypass, stapling, or banding. There are many options but all have risks and benefits. Talk to your doctor.
Is laporscopic gastric bypass less invasive than gastric bypass?
Laparoscopic gastric bypass is less invasive than an open gastric bypass because the latter involves a long incision across the abdomen so the surgeon can actually perform the procedure. The former relies on several smaller cuts and a camera to guide the surgeon.
What is the advantage of laparoscopic RNY in gastric bypass?
The laparoscopic RNY results in smaller scars, and usually only three to four small incisions are made. The average time required to complete the laparoscopic RNY gastric bypass is approximately two hours.
how does Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery work?
Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery differs from traditional gastric bypass surgery, because, instead of one long incision there are several small incisions, through which a laparascope connected to a camera may be inserted. This is thought to be advantageous, both cosmetically and for a faster recovery.
Where can I learn about laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery?
The best place to learn about laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is from your family physician or a surgeon. They would be able to answer questions on the spot, and they could determine if you were a good candidate for that type of weight loss.
Is getting a stomach staple major surgery?
Stomach stapling surgery is called a gastric bypass operation.This procedure is a major surgery, with open gastric bypass surgery requiring up to a five day hospital stay and laparoscopic bypass surgery requiring a 2-3 day hosptial stay.
Where can I find info on laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery online?
try this website: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/laparoscopic_surgery/hic_laparoscopic_weight_loss_surgery.aspx or this www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/MY00825
Where can I find info on laparoscopic bariatric online?
A laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure is performed using a few small incisions rather than one, large Y-shaped one. A description of bariatric procedures is available online at www.advancedobesitysurgery.com
