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what exactly is laparoscopic gastric banding?
Laparoscopic gastric band is also known as a lap band. It's a inflatable silicone band that ties around the top of your stomach. The band is designed for obese patients.
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.
Where can I find info on laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding online?
While you really should talk to your doctor about laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, you can find information online at www.lapband.com and webmd.com.
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.
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.
Where can one get information about Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding?
Information about Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding can be found from many different resources. Some online resources include NIH and Hopkins Medicine.
What is the CPT code for surgical laparoscopic placement of a gastric band?
43770
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 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.
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.
How many holes do you get when you ave the laparoscopic gastric bypass?
I received 6, i don't know if this is normal
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
