- Morbidly obese patients (BMI >37.5)
- Long-term solution for type 2 diabetes
- Helps to improve cardiovascular health
- Eliminates sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and depression
- Alleviates other medical conditions such as back pain and knee pain
- Improves fertility
No. A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during the surgical procedure.
The main advantage of Laparoscopic surgery is fast recovery after operation. patients will have minimal pain, minimal stress which will help them to move around freely from the same day of operation. Other than lifting heavy weight for few days there will be no such restrictions in lifestyle.
Do not hesitate to contact your Doctor if you develop any of the following symptoms:
- Redness or heavy bleeding from the incisions
- Fever above 100.5 or chills
- Problem with bowel movements or urination
- Increasing abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
This procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to few hours depending upon the nature of surgery.