In laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, the surgery is carried out by creating five or six small incisions to enter the abdomen. Visualization is secured via a fiber-optic device, known as the laparoscope, which is connected to a small video camera that provides your surgeon with a 2D magnified view of the surgical space so that he sees inside your body while performing the surgery. Robotic surgery is similar, but it implements a 3D super magnified high definition view of the surgical area which allows the procedure to be performed with high precision. Compared to laparoscopic surgery, robotic-assisted surgery provides the surgeon with a greater range of precision, motion and overall efficiency. This may result in less bleeding, smaller incisions, and quicker recovery for patients.