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| With laparoscopy (minimally invasive surgery), it is not necessary to cut through the muscle and the surgery is done through small incisions. The surgeon is able to see the operative field using a television monitor. |
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| At the Advanced Bariatric Institute, we make the incisions in the abdomen underneath the ribcage and just above the umbilicus. |
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| For the Lap-Band procedure this usually consists of a 1-inch incision for the access port at the left side of the umbilicus and four puncture wounds ranging from 0.5 to 1cm. |
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| The Roux-n-Y gastric bypass, mini-bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are also performed via laparoscopic approach, where 4-5 tiny incisions are made in the abdomen and surgical instruments are inserted through ports. |
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| Advantages include a reduction in potential wound complications, hernias, less pain and a faster return to full activity. |
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