Robotic bariatric surgery is performed using a robotic surgical assistance enabling surgeons to perform bariatric surgery using computer guided, 3-D, magnified visualization. 

The surgeon maneuvers the robot through small incisions in the patient’s abdomen. The robot has four arms which correspond to the movements the surgeon makes. This allows for extremely precise movements inside the body. 

Since the robotic system allows for increased visualization, it gives the surgeon more control over movements for those patients with thick abdominal wall, reducing the post operative pain.