Laparoscopic surgery for morbid obesity

Laparoscopic approaches to vertical banded gastroplasty, gastric banding, g astric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion are relatively new minimally i nvasive approaches to standard bariatric operations. Early results suggest that they are technically feasible, safe, and yield significant improvement in perioperative morbidity and recovery Weight loss results are comparable to open operations. Laparoscopic bariatric surgery, however, is technicall y challenging and requires advanced training.