What is the advantage of laparoscopic RNY in gastric bypass?

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has several advantages over open RNYGB, including:

- Reduced pain and discomfort: Laparoscopic RYGB is performed through small incisions in the abdomen, which results in less pain and discomfort compared to open surgery. This allows for a faster recovery and shorter hospital stay.

- Faster recovery: Because laparoscopic RYGB is less invasive, patients can typically recover faster and return to their normal activities more quickly than with open surgery.

- Less scarring: Laparoscopic RYGB leaves only a few small scars, while open surgery leaves a much larger scar.

- Lower risk of infection: Laparoscopic RYGB has a lower risk of infection compared to open surgery because there is less exposure of the surgical site to the environment.

- Better visualization of the surgical field: The laparoscope provides the surgeon with a magnified view of the surgical field, which allows for greater precision and accuracy during the procedure.

- Improved cosmetic results: The small incisions used in laparoscopic RYGB result in better cosmetic results compared to open surgery.