Revisional Surgery Dallas Performed
Over the years many
different kinds of bariatric procedures have been performed for patients with
obesity. In some cases, a revision to these surgeries may be needed to address
complications or weight loss goals. Newer procedures have a very low revision
rate of 2% to 5%, while some of the earlier procedures have a revision rate of
up to 90%.
Revisional Surgery Dallas may be necessary for:
- ·
Patients who have not lost as much weight as
intended. Patients may undergo revision (reoperation to produce more weight
loss), or conversion to a different weight loss procedure
- · Patients who have lost too much weight. Patients may undergo reversal of the original weight loss procedure
Revisional Surgery Dallas also may be required to reverse a weight loss procedure for one or more of the following complications:
- · Ulcers or fistulas after gastric bypass
- · Persistent recurrent vomiting after band or
vertical sleeve gastrectomy
- · Protein malnutrition after duodenal switch
- ·
Reflux after vertical sleeve gastrectomy
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