Description: This illustration gives an anatomical overview of the "before" and "after" stages of the Roux-en-Y procedure in order to inform patients about what is being done during the surgery. The inset shows the location of incisions for laparoscopic instrumentation for the closed procedure. It also shows where the midline incision is made for the open procedure. The doctor would then use this as a visual aid to help patients understand the procedure. Part of this illustration was also used as inside artwork for the Lahey Clinic Health Magazine, Spring 2000 issue article, "Surgical Options for Treating Obesity"


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