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Laparoscopic procedure: When the laparoscopic technique is utilized, several small incisions are made in the abdomen. A laparoscope connected to a video camera is inserted through one of the incisions. The physician is then able to perform the procedure by viewing the internal organs on a television monitor. Compared to the open procedure requiring a large surgical incision, when the laparoscopic approach is utilized, the post-operative recovery is shorter and the patient is less likely to develop certain complications (e.g. hernia). However, laparoscopic surgery is technically more complex, and it is extremely important that a highly trained, qualified laparoscopic weight loss surgeon perform the procedure. Gastric Sleeve procedure Revised March 2010. May be reproduced without permission provided source is acknowledged.

The laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection is a technique which has been performed for the last decade. During this procedure, several small incisions are made in the patient’s abdomen, and using a laparoscope for guidance, the surgeon resects a portion of the stomach. Weight loss occurs because the smaller stomach will only allow the patient to consume small amounts of food at a time. This procedure is not reversible Gastric sleeve resection has been shown to produce significant weight loss. This procedure is less invasive, fewer serious complications are seen, and patients experience an improvement in obesity related health issues.