Pros and cons of laparoscopic surgery for weight loss

Most doctors now prefer laparoscopic method for performing weight loss surgery. Laparoscopy is more technically advanced process than open surgeries. It ensures little loss of blood during surgery and normally the patient has speedier recovery. Moreover, patients are reported to have lesser post surgery complications following a laparoscopic operation.

Laparoscopy is now performed on a wide variety of bariatric surgery namely:

* Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
* Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
* Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication
* Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

However, the patient must make an informed decision before committing to laparoscopic weight loss surgery. We have, therefore, listed the pros and cons of performing laparoscopy bariatric surgery below.

Advantages

* Today it's the most commonly applied surgical method for gastric bypass surgery procedure
* Faster recovery - average hospital stay for the patient post surgery is 2 to 3 days
* Less complications post surgery and patients can get back to their normal life more confidently
* Covered by most types of medical and health insurance
* Operation performed through smaller incisions and therefore, there is often no visible scar
* Offers more permanent weight loss solutions
* Modern technical advancements have made laparoscopic surgery risk free
* Doesn't interfere with pregnancy post surgery
* Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery also substantially improves health complications related to morbid obesity.

Disadvantages

* It's a costlier process than commonplace surgery
* It requires advanced medical tools and experienced surgeon in laparoscopic surgery
* Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery procedure is a complex operation and requires advanced hospital infrastructure.
* Post gastric bypass surgery the patient may suffer from vitamin, calcium and iron deficiency and therefore, proper medication is recommended.
* There is very little chance of dying during operation but the chances aren't completely zero.
* The patient may develop gall stone complications in the long run.
* Extensive follow up and medication are required post surgery.

It's difficult to give any individual the credit for inventing laparoscopic method. The first laparoscopic surgery was performed by George Kelling during 1902. Ensuing several decades has seen ground breaking advancements in laparoscopic procedure. Introduction of computer chip television camera have further made it the most desirable surgical method for a wide variety of bariatric surgeries. Earlier it was only applied to a limited surgical approach but now it's most widely used. However, the patient needs to undergo an evaluation process to understand chances of success from laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery procedure.

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