Gastric Bypass Surgery, also known as a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, is a combined restrictive and malabsorptive procedure.
A restrictive procedure involves making changes to the stomach capacity while a malabsorptive procedure alters the structure of the digestive tract thereby reducing amount of calories one can absorb. This is the most commonly performed procedure worldwide and it is also considered to be the gold standard in laparoscopic weight loss surgery according to the American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
Gastric Bypass weight loss surgery can result in an early sense of fullness and satisfaction that will reduce the desire to eat amongst other useful effects.
The Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass) Procedure
During this procedure, stapling occurs to create a small stomach pouch. The remainder of the stomach is then stapled shut and divided from the pouch that has been created in the lower stomach. The newly formed pouch directly empties into the jejunum which bypasses calorie absorption in the duodenum.
This occurs from dividing the small intestine just after the duodenum and having a connection constructed with the newly formed and smaller stomach pouch. This, therefore, creates 2 channels in the intestinal track. One of these channels is for food and the second for digestive juices.
The Benefits of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
After undertaking gastric bypass surgery, the average excess weight loss is generally higher than other procedures that are purely restrictive at up to 80% body weight loss.
The other major benefit of this procedure is that the quantity of food that can be consumed is restricted due to the smaller stomach pouch that has been created. This procedure also results in ‘Dumping Syndrome’ which discourages sugar consumption by causing the patient to feel ill after consuming sugar.
Though it is unpleasant, the dumping syndrome is not dangerous and actually proves to help modify behaviour and reduce sugar consumption. This procedure is certainly beneficial in cases of uncontrolled diabetes and significant reflux disease.
Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery also known as Single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass or the Omega Loop Gastric Bypass, is an alternative to the regular Gastric Bypass Surgery.
While this procedure is restrictive, it is also a simpler process and can be completed in less time than the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass option. In theory, Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery can also result in fewer complications.
Gastric bypass cost is an essential factor to consider when exploring weight loss options. The resurgence of this procedure, once popular before the 1970s, is attributed to advancements in keyhole surgery. This modern gastric bypass alternative offers a quick and effective solution for weight loss, eliminating the food channel and enhancing its efficacy.
Single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Surgery Procedure
In this procedure, the stomach is divided with a stapler resulting in most of the stomach no longer being attached. Your new stomach will be much smaller and between 2 to 7 feet of intestines will be bypassed.
The larger portion of your stomach that has been detached will remain and will still produce digestive juices to assist with digestion, but it will no longer come in contact with food. There is less re-routing of intestines in this procedure compared to regular gastric bypass surgery and there is one fewer anastomosis (connection of intestines).
Benefits of the Single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass
This procedure results in significant weight loss results similar or even better than the regular gastric bypass procedure. The chance of complications in this procedure is also lower because the surgery is technically easier for the surgeon.
Because the original stomach is still in the body and functioning in this procedure, it is also easily reversible if needed. Because of the many benefits this weight loss surgery provides, our weight loss clinic Brisbane offers this procedure to our patients as a valid weight loss option.
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