Minimally invasive surgery is performed through small incisions over the abdomen. The surgeon is able to see the entire operative field using a television monitor. Advantages include a reduction in potential wound complications, less occurrence of hernias, less time under anesthesia, and a faster return to full activity. It is important to understand that these types of operations are more technically challenging and, patients should seek out experienced bariatric surgeons, who have advanced training in the field of bariatric surgery, whose practice mainly consists of this type of surgery and have performed it regularly with great success. Watch Video