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Minimally invasive surgery, also called laparoscopic surgery, is a technique used to perform abdominal surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses a magnification camera, called a laparoscope, and surgical instruments - all of which are thinner than a pencil.

The benefits of laparoscopic surgery include decreased pain, shorter hospital stays and fewer complications. Patients who undego laparoscopic surgery experience minimal pain, normally resolved with over-the-counter pain reliever. Patients can breathe, cough, and get out of bed to walk much easier without the typical pain from traditional open surgery.

Minimally invasive surgery techniques have been shown to reduce recovery times. Smaller incisions generally result in a much smaller chance of developing significant infections. There is also a decreased formation of internal scar tissue, or adhesions. Of course, the incisions after laparoscopy are often less noticeable after healing. Einstein Bariatrics has experience performing hundreds of these procedures, which has been shown to minimize complication rates.

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We are holding information sessions to help you learn if weight loss surgery is right for you:

Wednesday, June 9
7 to 9 p.m.
Einstein at Elkins Park
Conference rooms G1 and G2

Saturday, June 19
10 a.m. to noon
Einstein at Elkins Park
Conference rooms G1 and G2

Wednesday, July 14
7 to 9 p.m.
Einstein at Elkins Park
Conference rooms G1 and G2

Saturday, July 31
10 a.m. to noon
Einstein at Elkins Park
Conference rooms G1 and G2

Wednesday, August 11
7 to 9 p.m.
Einstein at Elkins Park
Conference rooms G1 and G2

Saturday, August 28
10 a.m. to noon
Einstein at Elkins Park
Conference rooms G1 and G2

Wednesday, September 8
7 to 9 p.m.
Einstein at Elkins Park
Conference rooms G1 and G2

Saturday, September 25
10 a.m. to noon
Einstein at Elkins Park
Conference rooms G1 and G2

Wednesday, October 13
7 to 9 p.m.
Einstein at Elkins Park
Conference rooms G1 and G2

Saturday, October 30
10 a.m. to noon
Einstein at Elkins Park
Conference rooms G1 and G2

Wednesday, November 10
7 to 9 p.m.
Einstein at Elkins Park
Conference rooms G1 and G2

Saturday, November 20
10 a.m. to noon
Einstein at Elkins Park
Conference rooms G1 and G2

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