Bariatric surgeon, Dr. Paul Macik, completed the first single-incision gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) surgery in Georgia, as well as the first single-incision vertical sleeve gastrectomy in the state. The procedures were both performed at Northside Hospital.  

In a traditional laparoscopic surgery, surgeons make several small incisions for the instruments and camera needed to perform the procedure.  However, in a single-incision surgery, the surgeon uses a single 4.5-centimeter incision, often at the bellybutton, to reduce the appearance of scarring.  The single-incision procedure is the same operation as that of the multi-incision procedure except that it offers less pain and scarring, a faster recovery and a quicker return to everyday activities.

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This entry was posted on Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 12:18 pm and is filed under News.