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Where is the Gastric Bypass Scar Located?
asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Shawn Garber, MD
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Where is the scar from gastric bypass and how big is it?
2 answers to Where is the Gastric Bypass Scar Located?
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Gastric bypass scars
Gastric bypass surgery is performed laparoscopically through 6 tiny incisions in the upper abdomen about a quarter of an inch each.
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Incisions after gastric bypass
Laparoscopic gastric bypass incisions are very small. Usually, there are approximately 6 small incisions ranging from 5 mm to 12 mm incisions. The location of the incisions is based on surgeons preference.
David Buchin, MD
Long Island Bariatric Surgeon
Long Island Bariatric Surgeon