Hello everyone, I'm new to bp I'm having lap band to bypass revision on Monday I'm so excited but nervous just found out that my surgeon will be using the Davinci Robot anyone ever had it done with the robot??

There have been a few people on this board who have had that type of surgery. It is still somewhat rare.

Thanx James yes I've noticed it's not as common.

I didn't have the robot for my revision but did have it when I had a hysterectomy last September and it was awesome. I had the tiniest incisions and it didn't really hurt as much as other surgeries.

Thanx for the input. Kaye 21

Edited August 7, 201511 yr by jackie T

I had robotic for my lapband to rny conversion. Typically, surgeons using this technique are quite skilled. Patients have less pain and Dr has more mobility than the human hand. They could always switch to hand technique if needed. Incisions are significantly smaller. I have watched the procedure online and thought it was interesting (don't recommend if you're not into medicine). I'm down 85 lbs since Jan. Congrats!

My dad had the Davinci Robot for his prostatectomy, he recovered well.