Results of the First Eleven Robot Assisted Gastric Bypass Operations at Fresh Start

Left: Dr. Myers, Right: Mike Palasek, CRNFA, Robot, named "Bow Tie" center





Over the last few weeks I have been privileged to several Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass operations. I am very pleased with the initial results and I would like to share them with those who follow this blog.



Number of operations performed 11

Converted to open operations 0

Number of incisions required 4, which is 1 or 2 incisions less (2 5 mm ports and 2 12 mm ports)

Total lentht of incisions decreased by 50%

Discharged day after operation 50%

The length of time required to perform the operation has improved from 3 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes.


In addition, we have noted the patients have much less pain in the hospital and denies any pain at the 1 week visit.

One patient was rehospitalized for an infection not related to the robotic assistanc and they are improving nicely.

Overall patients are doing very well. I will keep you informed of further progress.