Obesity Surgery

Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery in which changes are made in the digestive tract for the purpose of weight loss, including procedures such as gastric bypass. This type of surgery is usually recommended for people who are unable to lose weight through diet and exercise, or whose weight causes serious health problems. Some processes restrict the amount of food that can be eaten while others limit the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. Some procedures combine both approaches. While bariatric surgery has many benefits, all types of weight loss surgery carry serious risks and possible side effects. Patients must be willing to make permanent changes in their diet and exercise habits in order to achieve the long-term success of bariatric surgery.

Why is Bariatric Surgery needed?

The purpose of bariatric surgery is to reduce the risk of potentially life-threatening weight-related health problems such as losing too much weight, stroke, heart disease, hypertension, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. It is usually recommended when other weight loss methods such as bariatric surgery, diet, and exercise have been tried.

Bariatric surgery may be an option for people who meet certain medical criteria, such as those with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher (considered extreme obesity), or those between 35 and 39.9, and those with significant weight-related health problems such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or severe sleep apnea. In some cases, those with a BMI between 30 and 34 and those with significant weight-related health problems may be eligible for certain types of weight loss surgery. However, not all persons who are overweight are suitable candidates for bariatric surgery, and eligibility for this type of surgery often requires an extensive medical screening process.

People who want to make long-term adjustments to a healthier lifestyle after bariatric surgery may need to participate in follow-up programs that monitor their diet, lifestyle, behavior, and health issues.

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical weight loss technique performed by removing the large curve of the stomach and reducing the stomach down to approximately 25% of its actual size. It can be applied by laparoscopic or robotic method. This method makes the stomach into a shape that looks like a sleeve or banana and suppresses appetite.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
With this surgery, the upper stomach is reduced to the size of an egg. This is accomplished by stapling a portion of the upper stomach so you can eat less. Then, the surgeon connects the pouch directly to the Roux segment of the small intestine, creating a ‘Y’ shape. The food you eat bypasses the rest of the small intestine and stomach, so less fat and calories are absorbed.
Mini Gastric Bypass
This procedure is a bariatric surgery procedure that aims to readjust stomach size and reduce nutrient absorption. Shortly after surgery, patient satisfaction increases prominently due to the results generated by the procedure alone, as it bypasses 6 feet of intestine during the procedure.
Transit Bipartition
Transit bipartition surgery is a metabolic surgical procedure used to treat Type 2 diabetes and help obese individuals with a body mass index over 30. It was developed 10 years ago by Dr. Santoro in Brazil and is now widely accepted and used. Surgery involves connecting the 1/3 end of the small intestine as an alternative passageway to the stomach. Therefore, food passing through it stimulates small intestine hormones to control diabetes.
Gastric Balloons
Gastric balloons are silicone balloons that are filled with saline water after being placed into the stomach. It is applied endoscopically as a temporary weight loss method for people who cannot lose weight with diet and exercise or do not want to undergo surgery. After a period of 6 months to 1 year, the gastric balloon should be removed.

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