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DaVinci Minimally Invasive Gastric Bypass
(bariatric)
If your doctor recommends surgery to control your weight, you may
be a candidate for da Vinci Gastric Bypass, potentially the
most effective, least invasive option for weight loss surgery. da
Vinci Gastric Bypass allows surgeons to provide the gold standard
treatment,1
using only a few small incisions.
For most patients, da Vinci Gastric Bypass can offer numerous
potential benefits over open abdominal surgery, including:
Significantly less pain
Less blood loss
Fewer Complications
Less scarring
A shorter hospital stay
And a faster return to normal daily activities.
In addition, da Vinci Gastric Bypass offers the potential
for better outcomes than with open or laparoscopic approaches. This
is because da Vinci provides surgeons with superior visualization,
dexterity, control and ergonomics required for this technically
demanding operation. da Vinci allows surgeons to operate on higher-BMI
patients; it can result in shorter procedures times and may offer
reduced risk for serious complications by providing surgeons with
superior visualization and instrumentation. 2
As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed, as surgery
is both patient- and procedure-specific. While da Vinci Gastric
Bypass is considered safe and effective, it may not be appropriate
for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment
options, as well as their risks and benefits.
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Is da Vinci surgery right for you?
If you are a candidate for bariatric surgery, talk to a surgeon
who performs gastric bypass using the da Vinci System. To
find a da Vinci surgeon, call BAPTIST HEALTH HealthLine at
B-A-P-T-I-S-T (227-8478) or toll-free 1-888-B-A-P-T-I-S-T.
1. Johnson W, Demaria E. Surgical treatment of obesity.
Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol. 2006 Apr;9(2):167-74.
Jacobsen G, Berger R, Horgan S. The role of robotic surgery in morbid
obesity. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2003 Aug;13(4):279-83.
Review.
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci®
System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results
may vary.
2. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical
System may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your
doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.
For additional information on minimally invasive
surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System visit www.davincisurgery.com