Da Vinci Weight Loss Surgery

Your path to lasting change

with da Vinci weight loss surgery

It's been a journey. You've tried diets, medications, and the promises of quick fixes. You're not alone. There is no magic pill. But there is a choice: making a commitment to you. Many have faced the same struggle and found lasting change with da Vinci bariatric surgery for weight loss, one of the most successful options for addressing severe obesity.¹

See how real patients transformed their lives with da Vinci surgery^*

Aly's story - Richmond, VA

Six months post-surgery

Mike's story - Austin, TX

Two years post-surgery

^*Individual outcomes may depend on a number of factors-including but not limited to-patient characteristics, disease characteristics, and/or surgeon experience.

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Get to know the facts:
Da Vinci vs. GLP-1 Medications

	Da Vinci surgery^* (+diet/exercise)	GLP-1 medications^* (+diet/exercise)
Weight loss	Average 25.7%of total weight in 2 years.²	Average 5.3%of total weight in 2 years.²
Weight regain	Up to 7%³Five years after surgery.	Up to 66%⁴Within one year of stopping.
Commitment	One time cost.⁵	Continuous cost.^4,6
Insurance Coverage	Usually covered by insurance for severe obesity.⁵	Not usually covered by insurance for weight loss.⁶
Average cost over 2 years	$3,422 with insurance⁷	$4,215 with insurance⁷
Safety	Studied for 25+ years.⁸	Limited long-term data for weight loss.⁹

Minimally invasive bariatric surgery for weight loss is as safe as other common procedures like hernia, appendix, and gallbladder surgery.¹⁰

*Individual outcomes and cost may depend on a number of factors–including, but not limited to–patient characteristics, disease characteristics, insurance plan, and/or surgeon experience.
Find more information regarding medications and surgery results, including da Vinci surgery here.

Why commit with da Vinci?

Weight loss surgery, often called bariatric surgery, is one of the most effective options for those struggling with severe obesity¹ and most patients getting weight loss surgery have it done with da Vinci.¹¹ It works by making changes to the digestive system to help you lose weight.

With da Vinci surgery, patients may expect:^12-13

small incisions and less visible scarring
short hospital stay
lower risk of postoperative complications compared to laparoscopic surgery

Once I made the decision to have surgery, I felt like I could move forward. It was the first time that I had felt any hope for my future."

RobinBirmingham, AL

Health conditions that may improve

Weight loss surgery isn't just about shedding pounds. It may help improve, or even resolve, serious health conditions. By addressing these issues, surgery may lead to better health and a higher quality of life.^14,15

Conditions that may improve include: ^15,16

type 2 diabetes
heart disease
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
sleep apnea
arthritis

The da Vinci system is a tool used to perform minimally invasive weight loss surgery, but the surgery does not treat obesity alone long term. A combination of diet, exercise, and maybe medication, and not surgery alone is needed to help patients achieve lasting weight loss. Patients should talk to their doctor to decide if da Vinci surgery is right for them. Learn more about risks and other options for sustained weight loss below.

Procedure Options

There's no one-size-fits-all solution. Your surgeon will recommend the procedure that's best for your health, goals, and lifestyle.

Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y)

Creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes part of the small intestine. This limits how much you can eat and reduces calorie absorption.

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Removes a large portion of the stomach, leaving a sleeve-shaped stomach about the size of a banana. This smaller stomach helps you feel full sooner and reduces hunger hormones, supporting meaningful weight loss.

Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)

SADI (Single Anastomosis Duodeno–Ileal bypass with Sleeve)

A newer variation of the duodenal switch, SADI also begins with a sleeve gastrectomy. Instead of two connections in the intestine, it uses a single connection, making it less complex but still highly effective for weight loss.

Why surgeons choose da Vinci for their weight loss surgery

Your surgeon is in control

Clarity and precision

Surgery through tiny incisions

Robots don't perform surgery. Your surgeon is in the operating room with you and is controlling the instruments at all times.

Ready to make the commitment?