Laparoscopic surgery, also called keyhole surgery, is a modern surgical technique that uses small incisions (usually less than half an inch in length) instead of the larger incisions (often several inches or more) needed for traditional, open procedures.

During a laparoscopic procedure, Dr. Bagnato makes a couple of tiny incisions in the abdomen and inserts specially designed surgical tools and a tiny camera. This camera transmits information to a video screen so the surgeon can view the surgical area and perform the procedure.

During gastric sleeve surgery, all cutting and stapling are performed through the small laparoscopic incision using the daVinci robot for additional precision and safety.

Laparoscopic Surgery Techniques for Weight Loss

Since there is no stomach cutting or stapling or gastrointestinal re-routing involved in the adjustable gastric band procedure, it is considered the safest, least invasive, and least traumatic of all weight-loss surgeries. The laparoscopic approach to the surgery also has the advantages of reduced post-operative pain, shortened hospital stay, and quicker recovery. If the gastric band needs to be removed, the stomach generally returns to its original form.

Adjustable Weight Loss

In some cases, Dr. Bagnato performs laparoscopic surgery through a single incision. This one-incision technique is called Single Incision Surgery or SILS. Although the SILS incisions are slightly larger than those used for multi-hole laparoscopic surgery, they are considerably smaller than older techniques or open surgery.