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Laparoscopic mini gastric bypass (one anastomosis) is a variant of R-N-Y gastric bypass. Stomach is to be converted into long tube and it will connected to small intestine in continuity. There will be only one anastomosis.

Advantages

  • Easy reversibility
  • No implants
  • Ability to eat in volume
  • Good and durable weight loss
  • Good control of Type-2 Diabetes

Disadvantages

  • Bile reflux can cause significant discomfort.
  • Stomach ulcer and dumping with precipitating factors can occur.
  • Proper food intake, multivitamin supplements, adequate protein intake and lifestyle modifications are required for good long-term results.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Am I a candidate for mini gastric bypass?

The first requirement for the application of mini gastric bypass surgery is the patients’ BMI ratio. If you want to benefit from this procedure, you must have a BMI higher than 30 and less than 40.

If you have eating disorders such as uncontrolled overeating, binge eating, being addicted to too much sugary food, if you constantly consume high-calorie sweets and cannot avoid harmful foods such as fruit juice and carbonated drinks. This procedure will be applied if you have serious problems with controlling your appetite.

How successful is this procedure?

After mini gastric bypass, you will lose about 75% to 85% of your excess weight. However, this amount is a value obtained by individuals in the first two years.

People who have undergone this surgery have to follow a strict diet for the first 2 years. In the long term, it has been observed that people lose 70% to 75% of their excess body weight after surgery. These numbers have been achieved after following the 5-year results of bariatric patients.

What are the side effects of this treatment?

Stomach leakage, after this surgery, patients should pay extra attention to their diet, there is a potential risk of ulcers weeks after surgery, especially among younger patients, and there is a long-term risk of bile outflows from the small intestine.