Procedures Available
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Deciding if weight-loss surgery is right for you requires an understanding of the procedures available and the effects on diet and lifestyle. Some procedures reduce the size of the stomach to curb hunger and limit food intake. Others reduce the stomach size and also change the way your body metabolizes the calories you eat. Long-term success requires an ongoing commitment to behavioral change, new eating habits and medical follow-up.
Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery
Many weight-loss procedures can be performed using laparoscopic surgery or robotic-assisted surgery. These minimally invasive techniques use tiny cameras and instruments for enhanced precision and typically result in less scarring, reduced pain and quicker recovery.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes food through the intestine. It involves dividing the upper portion of the stomach to create a smaller stomach pouch. This restricts the amount of food that can be consumed at one time. The surgeon then connects the pouch to a section of the lower intestine, so that the food will bypass a portion of the area where calories and nutrients are absorbed. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery also causes changes in hormones that can help to promote a feeling of fullness.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
A sleeve gastrectomy procedure, also called "the vertical sleeve" or "the sleeve," involves removing a portion of the stomach, leaving a slender stomach "sleeve." This new stomach is about one-fourth of its original size, which means patients feel full or satisfied after eating a smaller amount of food. This surgery also causes changes in hormones that work to promote a feeling of fullness. Sleeve gastrectomy limits the amount of food you can eat and helps you to feel full faster and longer.
Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch (SADI-S)
The SADI-S procedure is a modified version of the traditional duodenal switch surgery. It involves removing about 80% of the stomach using a sleeve gastrectomy procedure. Next, the duodenum is divided and a loop of the small intestine is brought up and attached to the duodenum to bypass about half of the small intestine. The SADI-S procedure reduces the amount of food you can eat and also reduces the number of calories that can be absorbed.
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
The traditional duodenal switch procedure involves the sleeve gastrectomy described above and also reroutes the small intestine using two connections. In this case, the duodenum is bypassed and reattached near the small intestine’s lower end. This procedure reduces the amount of food you can eat and also reduces the number of calories that can be absorbed.
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Patient results may vary. Consult your physician about the benefits and risks of any surgical procedure or treatment.