Mini Gastric Bypass
What is Mini Gastric Bypass? Mini gastric bypass, also called one-anastomosis gastric bypass, creates a long narrow stomach pouch and connects it to the small intestine using one connection. It is designed to promote weight loss and improve obesity-related diseases. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Mini Gastric Bypass? Recovery includes diet progression, […]
SADI-S Procedure
What is the SADI-S Procedure? The SADI-S procedure combines a sleeve gastrectomy with a single intestinal bypass connection. It is used to help patients lose weight and improve obesity-related metabolic disease while simplifying some aspects of the traditional duodenal switch. This procedure helps to: What to expect after the SADI-S Procedure? Recovery requires careful diet […]
Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch
What is Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch? Single anastomosis duodenal switch is a bariatric procedure that combines sleeve gastrectomy with one connection between the duodenum and small intestine. It is designed to promote weight loss and metabolic improvement with a simplified intestinal reconstruction. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch? Patients […]
Biliopancreatic Diversion
What is Biliopancreatic Diversion? Biliopancreatic diversion is a bariatric operation that reduces stomach size and reroutes the intestines so fewer calories and nutrients are absorbed. It is a powerful procedure that requires long-term nutritional follow-up. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Biliopancreatic Diversion? Because this procedure significantly changes digestion and absorption, recovery and […]
Revision Surgery
What is Revision Surgery? Revision surgery is a bariatric operation performed after a previous weight-loss procedure when there are complications, inadequate weight loss, weight regain, or a need to convert to another procedure. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Revision Surgery? Recovery depends on the complexity of the revision and the reason it […]
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
What is Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty? Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a minimally invasive weight-loss procedure performed through the mouth using an endoscope. Sutures are placed inside the stomach to reduce its volume and help patients feel full sooner. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty? Recovery is usually faster than with […]
Gastric Balloon
What is a Gastric Balloon? A gastric balloon is a space-occupying device placed in the stomach, usually through an endoscopic procedure, to help patients feel full sooner. It is a nonsurgical weight-loss option used in selected patients as part of a broader treatment plan. This procedure helps to: What to expect after a Gastric Balloon? […]
Duodenal Switch
What is a Duodenal Switch? Duodenal switch is a bariatric operation that combines a sleeve-type stomach reduction with rerouting of part of the small intestine. It limits food intake and reduces calorie and nutrient absorption while also producing metabolic changes. This procedure helps to: What to expect after a Duodenal Switch? Recovery includes a staged […]
Weight Loss Surgery
What is Weight Loss Surgery? Weight loss surgery is another term commonly used for bariatric surgery. It includes procedures designed to reduce stomach capacity and, in some cases, change nutrient absorption to support lasting weight reduction. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Weight Loss Surgery? Patients typically follow a structured recovery plan that […]
Lap Band Surgery
What is Lap Band Surgery? Lap Band surgery, also called adjustable gastric banding, places an inflatable band around the upper part of the stomach to create a smaller pouch. The band can be adjusted over time to change the level of restriction. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Lap Band Surgery? Recovery is […]