Bariatric surgery by videolaparoscopy is a stomach reduction surgery that is performed with a modern, less invasive and more comfortable technique for the patient.
In this surgery, the doctor performs 3 to 5 small 'holes' in the abdomen and introduces the necessary instruments including placing a microcamera attached to a monitor that allows the visualization of the stomach and the accomplishment of the surgery.
Main advantages
This procedure has advantages such as faster recovery and lower risk of infection than surgery in which the abdomen is cut. The healing of tissues occurs more quickly and one can move better than in open surgery.
Who can do
Bariatric surgery is indicated for obese individuals who have a BMI equal to or greater than 40. However, even after surgery it is necessary to follow a diet and practice physical exercises to remove all excess fat from the body.
There are 4 different modalities of this surgery: the gastric band; gastric bypass; duodenal switch and vertical gastrectomy. Learn more details at: Bariatric Surgery.
What to eat after surgery
Since after bariatric surgery the stomach is reduced it is necessary to drink a liquid diet for about 15 days, a doughy diet for about a month and only then you can make a solid diet.
A nutritionist can tell you exactly what you can eat to recover faster from surgery, until you can eat normally. Sometimes it may be necessary to do adequate supplementation that is indicated by the doctor or nutritionist. To know more about feeding see: Feeding after bariatric surgery.
Price
The price of bariatric surgery by videolaparoscopy varies between 10, 000 and 30, 000 reais but when performed by the SUS is free.
