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Magnetic Surgery - minimally invasive surgery

Magnetic Surgery®

Innovative technology that makes surgery less invasive

What is Magnetic Surgery?

Magnetic Surgery is a safe and clinically-proven alternative to traditional bariatric surgery. An external magnet is placed on your skin which controls a magnetic grasper inside your belly during surgery, eliminating a painful abdominal incision and resulting in less-invasive surgery. Take our quiz to see if Magnetic Surgery is right for you.

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Why Magnetic Surgery

  • Faster Recovery*

    Magnetic Surgery® patients spend less time in the hospital and return to work within 5 days of surgery on average.1-2

  • Less Pain*

    Patients experience less pain than traditional bariatric surgery patients.1

  • Better Cosmetic Results

    Look better after surgery with fewer incisions and less scarring.

*Based on retrospective, single-center study of 296 patients comparing magnetic liver retraction vs. a conventional liver retractor in bariatric surgery. Patients in the magnetic surgery cohort had significantly decreased 12-hour post-operative pain scores and hospital length of stay.

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Before Surgery

"I felt great after surgery and was walking the same day without assistance. I didn't even feel like I had anything. I have lost nearly 100 pounds since then."

– Catrina, Magnetic Surgery patient
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Types of magnetic Surgery

Magnetic Surgery can be performed with several types of bariatric surgery.

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How Magnetic Surgery Works

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  1. Welsh, et al. Magnetic Liver Retraction Decreases Postoperative Pain and Length of Stay in Bariatric Surgery Compared to Nathanson Device. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2021 Feb;31(2):194-202. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32678701/
  2. Rivas H, et al. Magnetic Surgery: Results From First Prospective Clinical Trial in 50 Patients. Ann Surg. 2018 Jan;267(1):88-93. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27759614