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I got to have a laparoscopic surgery on my stomach when i was will be able to have the laparoscopic surgery, or just one large incision?

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Dr. Johnny Green answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Laparoscopic : If your surgeon talked to you about laparoscopic surgery then the plan is to start laparoscopic and continue that way unless something is found that requires a larger incision. Most stomach operations are now done laparoscopically.

Answered 3/24/2014

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