For many people, losing weight is a personal and ongoing battle. At the Center for Weight-Loss Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, new options are available for those making the life changing decision to lose weight, including minimally invasive techniques such as robotic-assisted laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Weight-loss surgery is associated with countless benefits. A study by the National Institutes of Health found that 10 to 15 years after having weight-loss surgery, obese patients were less likely to develop — and more likely to recover from — diabetes and other heart disease risk factors. With new options, such as the robotic-assisted laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, the Center for Weight-Loss Surgery at Jersey Shore provides comprehensive choices for weight loss surgery.
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a minimally invasive technique where a camera and small instruments are inserted through tiny incisions to remove a large percentage of the stomach. This technique allows surgeons to operate with greater dexterity, vision and control than with traditional surgical approaches and with less surgeon fatigue. The da Vinci features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and special wristed instruments that are more pliable and precise than the human wrist, translating into smaller, more precise movements.
According to Seth Kipnis, M.D., FACS, medical director, Center for Weight-Loss Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, "Robotic bariatric surgery is a less invasive approach than traditional bariatric surgery - it reduces the risk of infection, quickens the recovery process and provides for an easier post-operative experience. Minimally invasive bariatric surgery continues to advance and improve patient safety and outcomes, and is an exciting option for those looking to take the next step in permanent weight loss."
Study offers insight into state Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs