What are advantages of laparoscopy?
With laparoscopy, it is not necessary to cut through the muscle. Surgery is done through small incisions. The surgeon is able to see the operative field using a television monitor. Advantages include a reduction in potential wound complications, less occurrence of hernias and a faster return to full activity. For gastric bypass patients in New York, this approach is ideal for appropriate candidates. It is important to emphasize that even when surgery is done through small incisions; it is still a major operation.
