Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) August 10, 2011

Central Coast bariatric surgeon Dr. David Thoman of Advanced Surgical Associates of Santa Barbara (http://www.sbmis.com) is now offering a minimally-invasive approach to weight loss surgery for Fresno area patients. The revolutionary technique, known as the SILS procedure, allows Dr. Thoman to operate using a single incision through the belly button, rather than the standard 3 or 4 half-inch incisions required for most laparoscopic surgeries.

“The SILS technique streamlines the surgical process through a single point of entry, thereby eliminating many of the traditional scar patterns associated with weight loss surgery,” Dr. Thoman says. “A single-incision approach enables my bariatric surgery patients in Fresno and elsewhere to receive the same level of care while enjoying a better cosmetic result.”

Dr. Thoman specializes in minimally-invasive laparoscopic gastrointestinal and weight loss surgery, including the LAP-BAND