Question:
Can the stomach be divided in lap surgery?

I'm very interested in having the surgery done by laparoscopy, if possible. Can the stomach be divided using this technique, or can this only be done as part of an open procedure?    — Judith B. (posted on May 28, 1999)

May 30, 1999
Yes it can. Mine was divided leaving a small pouch attached directly to the jejunum. The other half of my stomach and the duodonem were attached below the small pouch so that stomach acid and bile salts would still be emptied into the intestine for digestion. All done via lapararoscopy and just a little over 1 hour! Regards, Diane - Empire BCBS - New York Lap RNY 4-9-99 Dr. Champion - Atlanta Pre-op 263 BMI 49.8 7 Weeks Post-op 234 BMI 43.4 23% of Excess Weight Lost O :)
   — Diane N.