What are the possible side effects of bariatric surgery?
• Vomiting • Dumping syndrome • Nutritional deficiencies • Gallstones • Need to avoid pregnancy temporarily • Nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, excessive sweating, increased gas, dizziness What is the difference between laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery and an open procedure? Open surgery involves the surgeon creating a long incision to open the abdomen and operating with “traditional” medical instruments. Laparoscopic, or minimally invasive, surgery is an approach that allows the surgeon to perform the same procedure using several small incisions, a fiberoptic camera, a video monitor and long-handled instruments. Why would I have an open procedure? The decision to perform minimally invasive or open surgery is made by your surgeon before the operation. For some patients, the laparoscopic technique cannot be used due to dense scar tissue from prior abdominal surgery. Also, the inability to see organs and/or bleeding during the operation can cause your surgeon to switch from
