Gastric Bypass (R-N-Y)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) is mixed-restrictive and malabsorptive bariatric operation.
Small stomach pouch is to be designed from upper part of original stomach. The new small gastric pouch will restrict the food intake. Part of small intestine is to be bypassed and connected to new gastric pouch. It will delay the food from mixing with digestive juice. This will help to avoid absorption of extra calories. The bypassed segment of small intestine will also release certain gut hormones which help to control blood sugar levels and diabetes.
Laparoscopic gastric bypass is gold standard bariatric operation which helps to achieve substantial weight loss with durable weight maintenance and effective control of diabetes (type 2).
Advantages
- Reversible
- Better tolerance of food and liquid intake
- Less vomiting and Nausea
- Better weight maintenance
- Good control of type 2 diabetes
Disadvantages
- Stomal ulcer and dumping can occur when exposed to precipitating factors.
- Multivitamins and calcium supplements are compulsory.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Am I a candidate for Gastric Bypass?
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) is mixed – restrictive and malabsorptive bariatric operation. Person who has more than 45kg overweight. BMI is greater than or equal to 40 and BMI is greater than or equal to 35 with weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea.
How successful is this procedure?
Average of 77% of excess body weight loss one year after surgery. Studies show that 10 to 14 years, patients have maintained 60% of excess body weight loss.
What are the side effects of this treatment?
Stomach ulcer and dumping can occur when exposed to precipitating factors as well as Multivitamins and calcium supplements are compulsory.
Will my comorbidities go away after Gastric Bypass?
Yes, the bypassed segment of small intestine will also release certain gut hormones which help to control blood sugar levels and diabetes. Laparoscopic gastric bypass is gold standard bariatric operation which helps to achieve substantial weight loss with durable weight maintenance and effective control of diabetes (type 2). It also helps to control high blood pressure, unbalanced lipid profile as well as sleep apnea.
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