Open Vs Lap Procedure
Ok - on my scheduling call, the nurse asked if I had decided between the open Vs the laproscopic RNY. My Dr has done 2000 + open and over 200 lap, but the lap complication rate is almost 40% higher than the open complication rate. Plus, the lap RNY is a longer procedure - I'm trying to stay under 4 hours for anesthesia due to complications with anesthesia I had on 4 prior surgeries. And finally, he does not take out your gallbladder with the lap RNY.
What did everyone else do? I know this is my decision and I have to weigh everything . .. but I love you guys!
Thanks. Laurie
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Laurie P.
Open RNY - March 20, 2006
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