I am planning to have VSG and am researching surgeons at this time. I am interested in which surgeons in Tijuana, Mexico perform single incision VSG and if there is an increased fee?

I don't understand single incision laprascopic surgeries. If they have the camera in 1 hole, don't they need at least 1 other hole for instruments? I never believed the hype and advertising about single incisions. It doesn't make sense.

Anyone else have a hard time believing it? Or has anyone actually had one? How did they perform it?

I don't understand single incision laprascopic surgeries. If they have the camera in 1 hole, don't they need at least 1 other hole for instruments? I never believed the hype and advertising about single incisions. It doesn't make sense. Anyone else have a hard time believing it? Or has anyone actually had one? How did they perform it?

Here's a picture. They use the SPIDER system for various abdominal surgeries. The camera and light are on one of the unit's "arms". I know of one person who had one done, but not sure if she's still around on here. Most surgeons charge at least $1,000 more. It can only be done on those with a pretty low BMI.

Thank you so much for posting that information! Since posting my question, I have found a couple of surgeons that perform this surgery and many positive patient testimonials.

Can you please provide some of the information you found out? I am interested in this. Thanks

Can you please provide some of the information you found out? I am interested in this. Thanks

Many surgeons perform this surgery, such as Dr. Garcia, Dr. Lopez, Dr. Diaz.

It is only appropriate for patients whose BMI is under 40.

The incision is larger than a typical laparoscopic incision.

The surgery takes 1.5 to 2x longer to perform because it is more tedious/difficult for the surgeon.

There is an increased cost from $1000 to $1500 extra for SILS.

I decided not to go with single incision (SILS.) It is scary enough to have the surgery, I don't feel like adding more risk to the event.

I have had laparoscopic surgery previously and the scars from those little incisions are not even visible anymore. Therefore, I am hoping that the same will stand true for the four or five punctures that are made for VSG.

Many surgeons perform this surgery, such as Dr. Garcia, Dr. Lopez, Dr. Diaz.

It is only appropriate for patients whose BMI is under 40.

The incision is larger than a typical laparoscopic incision.

The surgery takes 1.5 to 2x longer to perform because it is more tedious/difficult for the surgeon.

There is an increased cost from $1000 to $1500 extra for SILS.

Hi! Can you please tell me which Dr.Lopez and Dr.Garcia performed the single incision VSG? Thanks