# DIY Surgery Kits The Medline Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Kit is Sold on Amazon By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medline-laparoscopic-gastric-bypass-kit References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2011/01/14/diy-gastric-bypass-k.html) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000K6OQFY/boingboing?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Sure, putting on a few pounds can be embarrassing, and with the Medline Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Kit, you don't even need to leave the house to remedy the situation. Incredibly, the [DIY self-surgery equipment set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-technology) gives you three of every instrument -- in case your first attempts compromise the condition of the apparatuses. I never thought I'd see the day you could acquire medical operation implements online -- especially without any instructions or anesthesia. I suppose you get what you pay for; I doubt a surgeon would purchase the $260 Medline Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Kit from [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retexturizing-peel-kit). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Surgery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop user-friendly, at-home surgical kits with proper instructions and safety precautions. - **Online Medical Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a trusted online marketplace specifically for medical equipment, ensuring proper regulation and quality control. - **Alternative Weight Loss Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore non-surgical, technology-driven methods for safe and effective weight loss. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design advanced laparoscopic instruments that enable minimally invasive, self-administered procedures for specific conditions. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop secure and regulated online platforms for the purchase of specialized medical equipment and supplies. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create integrated platforms that combine technology, telemedicine, and personalized coaching to deliver comprehensive weight loss solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diabetic Infection Prevention Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetic-wound-care-kit.md) - [Comprehensive Gut Repair Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gut-repair.md) - [Wedding Wardrobe Emergency Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bride-kit.md) - [Wedding Day Emergency Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-day-emergency-kit.md) - [Affordable Gut Health Test Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microbiome-test-kits.md) - [Minimalist Pilates Essential Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilates-essential-kit.md) - [Home Bovine Collagen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mpm-medical.md) - [Prepackaged Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-supply-basecamp-30l-yeti-survival-system.md) - [Premium Ravioli Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ravioli-kit.md)