Can my surgery still be performed laparoscopically if Ive already had abdominal surgery?
A. Abdominal surgery can result in scarring inside the abdomin. These scars can cause the tissues to stick together making it difficult to get a good view of the anatomy. In most cases previous abdominal surgery is not a problem when performing the gastric bypass laparoscopically. Any previous abdominal surgery, especially upper abdominal surgery increases the chance of needing to be converted to an open procedure.
