What is Magnetic Surgery?
Magnetic Surgery is a medical technology used in various abdominal surgeries, including gallbladders, prostates, colorectals, and baratrics.
In bariatrics, for example, 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.
Find out if Magnetic Surgery is right for you.
Magnetic Surgery Benefits
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 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.
Hear from Real Patients
“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
Before Surgery
After Surgery
Types of Magnetic Surgery
Magnetic Surgery can be performed with several types of bariatric surgery.
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Sleeve
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Am I a Candidate?
Eligibility for Magnetic Surgery is based on your body mass index (BMI). Use the calculator to determine your BMI.
If your BMI is ≥ 35, or if your BMI is between 30 and 35 and you have type 2 diabetes or have not achieved substantial weight loss with nonsurgical methods, you may be a candidate.
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Footnotes:
The Levita Magnetic Surgical System is indicated to grasp and retract the liver in bariatric procedures to facilitate access and visualization of the surgical site in patients with a body mass index(BMI) of 20-60 kg/m2. As with any surgery, there are risks associated with Magnetic Surgery procedures, including infection, injury to tissue and/or the abdominal wall, or the need for extended or additional surgery. In clinical trials, the only device-related adverse event reported was mild bruising (petechiae)¹⁻². Magnetic Surgery procedures are contraindicated for patients with pacemakers, defibrillators, other electro medical implants and/or ferromagnetic implants. Consult your physician to discuss the risks and benefits to determine if Magnetic Surgery is right for you.
- 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/
- 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