Gastric Bypass Revision Dallas
At UCLA Bariatric Surgery in Los Angeles, California, we are
nationally known for the expertise and comprehensive care we offer for patients
dealing with obesity.
Our surgeons have among the lowest complication rates in the U.S.
for even the most complex bariatric procedures, including revisions of previous
bypass surgeries that have not produced the desired results. Learn more
about gastric bypass surgery at
UCLA.
Should I Get Gastric Bypass Revision Dallas Surgery?
- Failure
to lose enough weight
- Weight
regain
- Medical
complications
Weight regain (or inadequate weight loss) after gastric bypass surgery:
The roux-en-Y gastric bypass
surgery is the gold standard of bariatric surgery. On average, patients
lose about 60-80% of their excess weight after surgery. However, not everyone
loses the same weight after gastric bypass surgery.
Studies have shown that up to 15-35% of patients regain significant
amount of weight back or fail to achieve adequate weight loss after surgery,
which is traditionally defined by excess weight loss <50% or a BMI >35.
This rate might be even higher in super obese patients (BMI
>50). For these patients, medical management and lifestyle changes are the
mainstay of treatment. If they fail the medical management and suffer from
obesity, distal gastric bypass surgery might be an option for them to lose more
weight and control comorbidity.
Gastric Bypass Revision Dallas Surgery at UCLA
Laparoscopic distal Roux-en-Y gastric bypass:This minimally invasive procedure is designed to treat weight regain after gastric bypass surgery. This procedure can help you to lose more weight after weight regain by reducing your ability to absorb food and calories.
Advantage of distal
gastric bypass surgery?
- Compared
with endoscopic gastric pouch suturing, distal gastric bypass offers more
durable and significant weight loss.
- Compared
with surgical pouch revision, distal gastric
bypass
surgery has much lower risks. Most surgeries are done laparoscopically and
most patients can go home after 1-2 night stay in the hospital.
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