Robotic VSG

[Pamby 3]

I would ask your surgeon some questions like: why do you prefer robotic vs trad. laparoscopic...how many sleeves have you done this way vs other...what are the added risks of robotic...what risks are mitigated w robotic...what type of training did you have to go through on this new tool?

I agree totally. ANY medical proceedure or even diagnoises should be reviewed with your doctor. There are no "stupid" questions. My "interview" with him was loaded with these questions and more. In fact, the whole team was questioned.

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[Alyjourneys 117]

You have to be stupid not to know that any surgery comes with risk' date=' but I have a problem when hospital are pushing this surgery just to recoup cost. An the reason for getting the machine in the first place is not because they think it will benefit patients. But to compete with other hospital and it scary that the maker of this machine is doing all of the pushing, not the medical community.

You might want to do a little more research your self no one is saying the machine is bad. But there are issues that need to be looked into.[/quote']

I agree with you. I was just saying the risk is just as equal that is all. I spent over a yr researching and met with 4 surgeons before deciding. Progression will always aim for newer technology.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

My surgeon has done over 1,000 bariatric surgeries via robotics and his partners have each done the same. Out of the five of them, they have only had one leak in their practice ever. He actually left the morning after my surgery to go train new doctors at Jon Hopkins medical center on how to use the equipment and we know that's a top medical facility.

I'm happy with the decision I made.

[tinahall 27]

My insurance covered the robot, the others that had surgery same time as me had Lap. They are doing fine, but I must say my journey as far as tolerating liquids and food, as well as healing time has been much better and faster. Go for the robot!!! It's the best thing I have ever done for myself.

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[HappyCat 70]

I had the robotic surgery as well. My sister is a surgical RN who worked in a bariatric practice and introduced me to the idea of having the sleeve. One thing she said was that the risk for infection was reduced with robotic surgery. My surgeon teaches this technique so I was very confident in him. My experience was excellent, with no complications.