Bariatric surgery is an advanced way to cause weight loss by limiting the capacity of the stomach to hold food. Along with the beneficial effects, the ideal procedure should also have a low risk of complications, in short- as well as long-term, and causing a minimal negative impact on the daily life.
In past one-decade, laparoscopic techniques have revolutionized the bariatric surgery, by reducing operative time, the risk for complications, and length of hospital stay, without obstructing long-term benefits. This has resulted in a massive increase in the number of bariatric procedures performed worldwide.
