Gastric Bypass Information
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The mini gastric bypass procedure, also called the "Loop
Gastric Bypass," takes less time in the operating room than the
more "traditional" Roux-en-Y procedure, and may have been
designed to be used by less experienced surgeons.
Most insurance companies consider this procedure "experimental"
and won't cover it because of its safety record and the higher number
of complications that have been observed.
The mini gastric bypass is done using a laparoscopic technique
that avoids large scars and cuts down on operating time. However, as
this illustration shows, this is still a very drastic procedure.
The mini gastric bypass is "mini" only because
the incisions are small. The surgical changes are quite extensive. The
procedure resembles the Billroth II procedure, a surgical treatment
for stomach cancer.
Some medical experts believe the type of surgical connection
used in the mini gastric bypass procedure can cause biliary reflux gastritis
and other complications.
Because of the many complications, this procedure has
been abandoned by nearly all bariatric surgeons as unsafe. The American
Society for Bariatric Surgery has determined that the procedure should
never be performed.
The mini-bypass procedure creates a severe hazard in the
event of any leakage after surgery. It also seriously increases the
risk of ulcer formation, irritation of the stomach pouch by bile, and
could increase the potential of esophageal cancer. Many persons who
underwent this procedure in the past have required major surgery to
correct severe discomfort and life-threatening effects.
At this time few surgeons perform the procedure.
The traditional The Roux-en-Y procedure can also be done
laproscopically, which reduces the scarring and sometimes reduces the
possibility of infection. If you are considering the mini gastric bypass
surgery because you don't want large scars, you might consider the Roux-en-Y
instead.
To read first-person accounts from people who have experienced
gastric bypass surgery, click
here.
Note: The information given here should
not be taken as medical advice. Be sure to talk to your doctor
about any concerns you may have about gastric bypass surgery.
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