Single-incision laparoscopic surgery <unk>  is an advanced, minimally invasive (keyhole) procedure in which the surgeon operates almost exclusively through a single entry point, typically the patient's umbilicus (navel). Special articulating instruments and access ports eliminate the need to place trochars externally for triangulation, thus allowing the creation of a small, solitary portal of entry into the abdomen.<unk>  has been used for several common surgical procedures including hernia repair, cholecystectomy and nephrectomy. The<unk>  technique has also been used in weight-loss surgery for both sleeve<unk> tomy and – more recently – for laparoscopic adjustable<unk><unk>  (LAGB). __TOC__
SILS gastric banding
Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
Adjustable gastric band
Gastric bypass surgery
Collis gastroplasty
Sleeve gastrectomy
Transoral incisionless fundoplication