Minimally Invasive Weight Loss Surgery Options
Our bariatric surgeons use the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic bariatric surgery, whenever possible. Minimally invasive bariatric surgery results in less scarring, shorter hospital stays and better outcomes. Procedures we offer include:
Duodenal Switch/SADI
This surgery combines a sleeve gastrectomy with a bypass of a small part of the small intestine.
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
During this procedure, the surgeon creates a small pouch within the stomach and connects it to the small intestine. The remainder of the stomach is left in place. Everything you eat will enter the small pouch and bypass most of the stomach and the first section of the small intestine. Less food is absorbed into the body through this route.
Lap Band
Also known as gastric band surgery, lap-band surgery is performed by placing a band around the top part of the stomach to create a smaller section of stomach. This means you’ll feel fuller when eating smaller amounts of food. The stomach also empties more slowly, which makes you less hungry.
Sleeve
Surgeons reduce the size of your stomach by up to 85% during sleeve gastrectomy, or gastric sleeve surgery. After surgery, you will need to eat smaller amounts of food. You’ll also feel less hungry.
Robotic Bariatric Surgery
Robotic bariatric surgery is a type of minimally invasive weight loss surgery. During robotic bariatric surgery, your surgeon will sit at a console and use robotic arms to control a camera. This allows your bariatric surgeon to gain a better view of the surgical site. The operative tools attached to the mechanical arms give the surgeon an increased range of motion.
