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The "spider" refers to all the instruments coming out of the same hole. Looks like a spider.

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I wouldn't do the belly button its one of the dirtiest areas on the body so it is way more prone to infection.

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I beleive the Spider System helped me recover faster with less pain, because I had fewer surgical wounds.

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What is the SPIDER® Surgical System?

The SPIDER® Surgical System is a laparoscopic platform that is used to perform minimally invasive surgery. Unlike conventional rigid laparoscopic surgery, the SPIDER flexible laparoscopic platform allows multiple instruments to be used through one incision. The result may potentially be fewer incisions and a fast recovery for the patient, while providing surgeons with enhanced capabilities.

My surgeon demonstrating the Spider System.

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OMG there's a spider obesity epidemic?! And their getting sleeved? I'm not racist or anything but those spiders post op better stay outta my room.

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OMG there's a spider obesity epidemic?! And their getting sleeved? I'm not racist or anything testies those spiders post op better stay outta my room.

Spider testies???

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OMG it did it again?! Wtf

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Not sure what type of instruments they used but I had single site sleeve and virtually no pain afterwards. Definitely chalking it uo too the single incision.

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I had the 1 incision through the belly button. It healed very quickly and the pain didn't last very long. Honestly, my 2 c-sections were more painful!

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