The Gastric Bypass Surgery or Roux en Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) Procedure is the most common bariatric surgery performed in the United States. It combines restrictive and malabsorptive components. A small gastric pouch (15 to 30 cc) is created to restrain food intake. A connection from this pouch directly to the intestine provides malabsorption.
The type and frequency of complications of Gastric Bypass or Bariatric Surgeries has changed with the development of new laparoscopic techniques, in some cases complications have been reduced or nearly eliminated because of the small incision access for laparoscopic surgery as they are fewer complications of abdominal wall or incision hernias.
Experienced Bariatric Surgeons can perform the Gastric Bypass Surgery using laparoscopic surgical techniques between two and four hours, besides this type of procedure reduces the hospitalization time required for 2 or 3 days and a return to routine activities within 21 to 35 days.
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgeries are considered only for people who have not achieved the desired results in weight loss and have the risk of developing other diseases or ailments directly related to obesity.
The Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery is technically more challenging than restrictive procedures, particularly when used Laparoscopic Surgery is selected. However Laparoscopic Roux en Y Gastric Bypass has obtained significant weight loss in patients with severe obesity at 3 and 6 months.
In experienced Bariatric Surgeon hands, conversion to open surgery is 5% (source ObesityHelp.com) and is highly related to the Patient Body Mass Index as this can cause obstructions in the liver, extensive abdominal adhesions and difficulties in achieving progress during surgery.
More than a decade of experience in laparoscopic bariatric surgery has shown excellent results as well as being extremely useful in patients with severe obesity particularly as a means to reduce or eliminate cardiopulmonary complications and related injuries.
Advantages of Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
The advantages of the Roux en Y Gastric Baypass Procedure include a higher weight loss compared with the Gastric Sleeve Procedure, with excellent long-term results in weight reduction or elimination and resolution of diseases related to obesity (resolution of type II diabetes by 80%).
Patients have shown greater ability to perform physical activities 3 months after the procedure than Traditional Gastric Bypass patients, in addition to require less pain medications and be less sensitive to pain during postoperative recovery.
Disadvantages of Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Potential leaks or estenosis of the anastomosis between the gastric pouch and the intestine, and from the anastomosis intestine to the intestine, severe malabsorption syndrome and specific procedure-related complications including distention of the excluded part of the stomach, or internal hernias.
The Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Procedure is technically more challenging to perform than restrictive operations, particularly when laparoscopic surgery is used. In expert hands, conversion to open surgery is 5% (obesityhelp.com). If you already decided to take control of your live and want to regain your freedom, contact us, our team of specialists will support you in this transformer process to get an excellent quality of life, improved substantially your self-esteem, which will be reflected in a real mood change and improved physical appearance.