Types of Weight Loss Surgery:

Friday, October 30, 2009 by Lisa Buckalew
Laparoscopic surgery is a less invasive surgical option because it eliminates the need for a long incision to open the abdomen. With this procedure, a small video camera is inserted through small incisions made in the abdominal wall, and the surgeon views the procedure on a video monitor. This helps the surgeon to achieve better visualization.

Studies have shown that this type of surgery offers the following benefits:
  •     Less pain.
  •     Easier breathing and increased lung function.
  •     Fewer wound complications.
  •     Faster recovery times.

Laparoscopic procedures produce similar weight loss to open surgical methods. However, not all patients are candidates for this approach.

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