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da Vinci® Surgery for Obesity (Gastric Bypass)
When dieting, medication or lifestyle changes do not resolve your struggle with obesity, your doctor may recommend weight loss surgery (also known as bariatric surgery). In fact, mounting evidence suggests surgery is one of the most effective treatments for obesity and its related diseases.1
Today, gastric bypass is considered the gold standard surgical treatment for obesity.2 Gastric bypass surgery permanently resizes your stomach – creating a new and smaller stomach pouch - and reroutes your digestive tract. This limits your food intake and calorie absorption which results in weight loss. Long-term data suggests gastric bypass is more effective than another widely used weight loss procedure, gastric banding; in one study, gastric bypass patients lost 51% more weight than gastric band patients.3
Fortunately, there are minimally invasive options for gastric bypass that avoid the long incision required with traditional open surgery. Traditional laparoscopy is one minimally invasive option offered to many patients, but the long-handled, rigid instruments used are often challenging during delicate or complex operations.
If your doctor recommends surgery to lose weight, you may be a candidate for minimally invasive da Vinci Gastric Bypass Surgery. State-of-the-art da Vinci Surgery allows your doctor to operate through a few small incisions with greater vision, precision, dexterity and control than traditional laparoscopy.
da Vinci Surgery offers patients many potential benefits over traditional surgery, including:
- Fewer serious complications4,5
- Low trauma to the body6
- Greater precision5
- Low rate of wound infection6
- Short hospital stay4
- Minimally invasive option for higher BMI patients6
The unique design of the da Vinci System provides surgeons with superior ergonomics required for this technically demanding operation. Studies show surgeon fatigue during gastric bypass is actually minimized with da Vinci; as a result, your doctor can focus more on the procedure and less on the physical stress often associated with bariatric surgery.7
The technology of the da Vinci System also allows for a tight and secure handsewn anastamosis (surgical connection between the new stomach pouch and bowel) - lowering the risk for internal bleeding, complications and wound infection.5
The da Vinci System is a state-of-the-art surgical platform with 3D, high-definition vision and patented surgical instruments designed to take surgery beyond the limits of the human hand. By overcoming the limitations of traditional open and laparoscopic surgery, da Vinci is changing the experience of surgery for people around the world.
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If you are considering bariatric surgery to lose weight, it's time to ask your doctor about da Vinci Surgery.
Learn why da Vinci Gastric Bypass may be your best surgical option for weight loss. 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 closest to you, use our surgeon locator.
Complication rates for bariatric surgery can be high, and risks associated with any surgery are much higher for obese patients. If you decide to have bariatric surgery, ask your doctor about all surgical options and always get a second opinion. As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed, as surgery is unique to each patient and procedure. da Vinci Gastric Bypass may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about the risks and benefits of all treatment options. This information can help you to make the best decision for your situation.
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci Surgical System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. There are no guarantees of outcome. All surgeries involve the risk of major complications. Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual; it may not be applicable to your condition. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits. Only your doctor can determine whether da Vinci Surgery is appropriate for your situation. © 2011 Intuitive Surgical. All rights reserved. Intuitive, Intuitive Surgical, da Vinci, da Vinci S, da Vinci Si, Single-Site, InSite, TilePro and EndoWrist are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Snyder BE, Wilson T, Leong BY, Klein C, Wilson EB. Robotic-assisted Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass: minimizing morbidity and mortality. Obes Surg. 2010 Mar;20(3):265-70. Epub 2009 Nov 3.
Snyder B, Wilson T, Scarborough T, Yu S, Wilson E. Lowering gastrointestinal leak rates: a comparative analysis of robotic and laparoscopic gastric bypass. J Robotic Surg. Published online November 3, 2009. -
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