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Is the Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass operation the same if I have it done laparoscopically versus having it done open?

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Is the Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass operation the same if I have it done laparoscopically versus having it done open?

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Overall, yes. The main difference between the two procedures is that laparoscopic is minimally invasive. It is possible that laparoscopic can turn into an open procedure.