Question:
How long does it take for the LAP RNY procedure?

I'm having my surgery with Dr. Champion, how long does the LAP RNY procedure last with Dr. Champion's expertise?    — yourdivaness (posted on March 27, 2002)

March 27, 2002
My surgeon says 2.5 - 3 hours, but I believe it depends on the surgeon because I've heard of some lasting 4-5 hours. It also depends on any complications, etc. I hope this answers your question.
   — sunsect

March 27, 2002
Mine was 1.5hrs..... I am sure it depends on the surgeon etc... no complications.... only stayed in hospital overnight....I thought having the flu was worse than the surgery! GOOD LUCK!!!
   — Allie A.

March 27, 2002
It depends on your surgeon and your insides. My surgeon planned a 4 hour surgery but it took 4.5 due to the way my stomach was attached to my colon and some adhesions. His fastest surgery was 2.5 hours but he averages 4. I consider him an excellent surgeon so the length of time did not bother me.
   — Laura B.

March 28, 2002
Mine lasted about 3 hours which seems to be about the average for my surgeon.
   — Patty H.

March 28, 2002
Operating time is going to depend greatly on the experience and expertise of the surgeon involved. Dr. Champion has been the surgeon for four of us in our family so far. My surgery took the longest time - 1 hour, 10 minutes - due to adhesions (scar tissue) from previous surgeries. The surgeries for my daughter, husband and cousin each lasted one hour. Best wishes!
   — Diana T.

April 2, 2002
Mine took 1 hour and 15 minutes including the repair of an umbilical hernia and a hiatal hernia. Dr. Inabnet at Mt.Sinai, NYC
   — blank first name B.