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.

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Magnetic Surgery®

Innovative technology that
makes surgery less invasive

Benefits of Magnetic Surgery

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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

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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.

Patient Testimonial

“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

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Before Surgery

After Surgery

Types of Magnetic Surgery

Magnetic Surgery can be performed with several types of bariatric surgery.

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Magnetic Sleeve

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Magnetic Bypass

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Magnetic Switch

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Magnetic
Band

Are You a Candidate?

Find out if Magnetic Surgery is right for you.

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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.

 

  1. 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/

  2. 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