Bariatric Services



Memorial Bariatric Services offers five types of surgical options:
  • Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Duodenal Switch
  • Revisional Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding 
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
  • Surgically separates the stomach into two sections using parallel rows of titanium staples.
  • The procedure can be performed laparoscopically, followed by a typical hospital stay of three days and two to four weeks of restricted activity.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • The stomach is restricted by stapling and dividing it vertically.
  • The nerves to the stomach and the valve leading from the stomach to the small intestine remain intact, thereby preserving the functions of the stomach while drastically reducing the volume. The small intestine remains intact.
Duodenal Switch

  • In a biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, the surgeon will first perform a vertical sleeve gastrectomy procedure as stage 1.
  • This surgery is high-risk and can cause long-term health problems because your body has a harder time absorbing food and nutrients.
  • People who have this surgery must take vitamin and mineral supplements for the rest of their lives, which can be expensive.

Revisional Surgery

Memorial Bariatric Services offers revisional procedures, meant to supplement, correct, or maximize the effectiveness of a past surgery.
If you have already undergone a bariatric procedure, your clinical team will assess whether revisional surgery is appropriate for you.
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
  • Surgical placement of a silicone elastic ring around the upper part of the stomach. The ring is then filled, or inflated, with saline solution.
  • Tightening the band decreases hunger and allows the patient to eat less and still feel full.
  • The ring is inserted laparoscopically, resulting in shorter hospital stays and faster recovery times compared to a traditional surgical incision.


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