What is laparoscopic gastric bypass?

The laparoscopic gastric bypass is a technique which leaves a smaller stomach 15 to 30 ml, which is connected directly to the small intestine, food passes directly to him, and bypasses a large segment of small intestine and decreasing absorption heat.

It reduces the amount of food you can eat. Your stomach is smaller and it makes you feel full quickly. His appetite is also reduced and thus begin to lose weight.

This whole procedure can be performed laparoscopically by a surgeon trained in this technique.

How long will I be in hospital or clinic?

Generally, patients are admitted the evening before surgery. Most patients stay in the hospital for 3-4 days.

How long will it take to return to work or normal life?

This varies from 2 weeks to 6 weeks depending on the type of surgery, the patient and the type of work done.

Will it improve my medical problems after surgery?

After surgery has been that some comorbidities improved or cured. Hypertension is cured in 60-65% of cases and improved in 90%. Diabetes cure 90% and 100% improvement. Alteration of cholesterol and triglycerides in 65% cured and improved in 90%. There are also significant improvements in asthma, osteoarthritis and other morbidities.

What complications have surgery?

Complications of these procedures are similar to any other abdominal surgery and include bleeding, infection and obstruction. Also depend on associated comorbidities and the surgeon's experience. However, these surgeries are less secure than other techniques, and risks are generally lower than leaving untreated morbid obesity.

What is the success rate of surgery?

In terms of technique, gastric bypass weight loss shows a consistent 65-70% of overweight 5-year follow-up. Weight loss is more significant in the 1st year after surgery. The other techniques are slightly lower results.