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Is there a weight limit for laparoscopic weight loss surgery?

April 26, 2017LAPAROSCOPIC limit surgery weight

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Is there a weight limit for laparoscopic weight loss surgery?

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There is no absolute limit for laparoscopic weight loss surgery. People with a BMI greater than 60 have a higher chance to be converted to an open procedure. We usually attempt to perform all procedures laparoscopically with small incisions.