The SILS™
SINGLE INCISION SURGERY

Gastric Band and Gastric Sleeve using SILS™

The SILS™ Port is a remarkable advancement in laparoscopic surgery. The single port device allows access to the abdomen in the navel area with only a 20mm incision. This type of procedure is often referred to as "Belly Button" surgery. The surgeon can perform the required procedures through this tiny opening. Recovery time is greatly reduced and scarring is minimal. Once you've recovered and lost your weight no one will ever know you've had weight loss surgery, unless you tell them.

Cosmetic upgrade

Even though the use of the SILS™ Port will reduce your recovery time and the risk of other complications, insurance companies typically consider its use to be of a cosmetic nature regarding your weight loss surgery procedure. Thus there is an separate charge if you and your surgeon decide to use this procedure. Single Incision Surgery isn't advised for some candidates. Your surgeon will decide if your case is a good fit for this new procedure.

Contact TLCEdge for more information, or discuss the SILS™ port with your surgeon.