Does Laparoscopic Surgery increase the risk?
No. Laparoscopic operations carry the same risk as the procedure performed as an open operation. This has been confirmed by many studies, including our data. The benefits of laparoscopy are typically less discomfort, shorter hospital stay, earlier return to work and reduced scarring. Additionally, the incidence of incisional hernias is significantly reduced by using the laparoscopic techniques. Though there has been shown to be a significant “learning curve” with the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, we were the first in the world to do the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, in 1993, and so we have significant experience with the operation and the results. Our group has performed over 3000 such cases and we have published our results. Our surgeons are trainer, instructors and course directors for many national and international courses on obesity and laparoscopic surgery.
