Single-Incision Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (SI-LAGB) in Chicago
Virtually Scar-Free LAP-BAND Procedure
In its dedication to provide the highest standards of care, DayOne Health in Chicago introduces a new, virtually scar free way of performing a lap-band procedure. Better cosmetic outcome, minimized discomfort, and faster recovery — these are just few benefits of the single-incision method over traditional laparoscopy. In addition, the smaller number of incisions means the lap-band surgery procedure is even safer than before, consolidating the lap-band's position as the safest current weight-loss surgery.
LAP-BAND Surgery vs. Single-Incision LAP-BAND
A single-incision method is almost identical to the traditional approach, except that fewer incisions are made. Instead of five incisions in the abdomen, surgeons at DayOne Health now successfully perform laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery through a single 1½-inch incision. In some cases, to provide adequate exposure to the upper stomach, a second ¼-inch incision under the ribcage may be required.
Although highly beneficial, the single-incision method is much more challenging than regular laparoscopic surgery and requires higher proficiency in surgical skills. As a result, currently only a small number of surgeons in the country — including here in Chicago — can perform the lap-band surgery with this technique. DayOne Health is proud to be one of the pioneers in this field and to give our patients the opportunity to take an advantage of this innovative approach.
The DayOne Health surgeons in Chicago who perform single-incision laparoscopic adjustable gastric-band surgery are:
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Jonathan Myers, MD
Dr. Myers is the medical director of DayOne's Chicago clinic. He is specially trained in lap-band surgery, and he completed his fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery at Loyola University Medical Center. He was credited with developing the Minimally Invasive Training Center at Rush University Medical Center, where he performed part of his residency. Dr. Myers has received the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons' Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Surgeon Award. Read more about Dr. Myers… -
Enrique Fernando Elli, MD
Dr. Elli is an assistant professor of surgery in the division of general, minimally invasive, and robotic surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has broad experience in general and minimally invasive surgery, and has more than nine years' experience in bariatric surgery. Read more about Dr. Elli...
Get Single-Incision LAP-BAND in Chicago!
If you have any questions regarding single-incision lap-band surgery, please call us at (312) 239-3838 to speak with our patient advocate, or sign up for one-on-one consultation with a surgeon here in our Chicago clinic.
