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Why do I need to loose weight before surgery?

April 26, 2017Loose surgery weight

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Why do I need to loose weight before surgery?

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We will often require our patients to loose weight before surgery. This is primarily done to decrease the size of the liver, and increase your chances of undergoing a laparoscopic procedure. Studies have shown significant shrinkage of the left lobe of liver with intense weight loss prior to surgery. We will provide you with a detailed dietary plan to help you reach the target weight.