Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
This highly effective surgery involves creating a small stomach pouch (approximately the size of a walnut) by stapling a portion of the stomach. The small intestine is then divided, and a section is rerouted to connect directly to the newly created pouch, bypassing the remaining stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). Food travels from the pouch directly to the rerouted intestine, leading to reduced food intake and calorie absorption.
Mini Gastric Bypass
Similar to the Roux-en-Y bypass, this minimally invasive surgery creates a small stomach pouch. However, the key difference lies in the rerouting of the small intestine. The mini gastric bypass uses a single connection (anastomosis) to join the pouch to the lower section of the small intestine, creating a shorter bypass compared to the traditional Roux-en-Y approach.
SADI (Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileostomy)
This two-step procedure is a variation of the BPD/DS. The first stage involves a sleeve gastrectomy to create a smaller stomach pouch. In the Second Stage (Duodenal Switch): Several weeks or months after the initial sleeve gastrectomy, a second laparoscopic surgery is performed to complete the duodenal switch. The duodenum (first part of the small intestine) and a portion of the jejunum (middle section of the small intestine) are bypassed, and the remaining small intestine is reconnected to the digestive tract lower down. This further restricts nutrient absorption and promotes weight loss.
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)
This complex laparoscopic surgery combines elements of other procedures. A large portion of the stomach is removed, similar to a sleeve gastrectomy. The small intestine is then meticulously rerouted to create a new digestive pathway that bypasses most of the small intestine. This significantly restricts food intake and reduces nutrient absorption. Additionally, the rerouting bypasses the duodenum, where hormones that stimulate hunger are produced, potentially leading to further appetite suppression.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
This laparoscopic surgery utilises specialised instruments to remove approximately 80% of the stomach, leaving behind a sleeve-shaped pouch. This significantly restricts the amount of food the stomach can hold, leading to decreased hunger pangs and reduced calorie intake.
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