Question:
Can you have a revision from VBG to RNY laproscopically?

I had a VBG which has failed in 1997. I had complications with the surgery, had a blockage which caused a rupture in my intestine, then became septic requiring emergency surgery to repair. Can a person with all this still have a lap surgery? I read that this type is less traumatic to the body than open. I must admit, I'm still a little scared that I will have an experience similar to the VBG experience if I have another open surgery. Please help! Thanks    — Michele :. (posted on March 1, 2001)

July 3, 2003
I'm tentatively scheduled for a VBG to RNY revision in August. My Surgeon won't do revisions lap. I asked because when I had my original surgery it was ten years ago and was open. I asked if it could have been do lap if my original had been and the answer was still no. This probably isn't what you wanted to hear but it's at least one doctor's answer.
   — Chris R.

July 3, 2003
My surgeon does these LAP all the time, he specializes in revisions. You may have to shop aROUND FOR A VERY EXPERIEWNCED SURGEON BUT THEY ARE OUT THERE.
   — bob-haller