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Gastric bypass is a type of weight loss surgery that involves dividing the stomach into a small upper pouch and a larger lower pouch, and then rerouting a portion of the small intestine to the new small stomach pouch. This restricts the amount of food that can be consumed and reduces the absorption of calories and nutrients, leading to weight loss.
During the surgery, the surgeon creates the small upper pouch by stapling the stomach, and then connects it directly to the small intestine, bypassing the remaining stomach and upper portion of the small intestine.
Gastric bypass is a major surgical procedure that is typically recommended for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with obesity-related health problems who have not been successful with other weight loss methods. It can result in significant weight loss, improvements in obesity-related health problems such as type 2 diabetes, and an overall improvement in quality of life. However, like any surgery, it carries risks and potential complications, and it is important to discuss the risks and benefits with a bariatric surgeon.
The combined treatment known as a gastric bypass, which restricts food intake while also causing malabsorption, is one of the most popular bariatric procedures in Indore. It is regarded as the gold standard for bariatric surgery and, until recently, sleeve gastrectomy replaced it as the most popular operation.
This treatment reduces the amount of food that may be consumed at once by converting the upper region of the stomach into a tiny pouch. The middle of the small intestine is then directly attached to this pouch. Bypassing the lower portion of the stomach and the first portion of the small intestine, this novel structure avoids the delayed mixing of food and digestive enzymes that leads to malabsorption.
Malabsorption and restriction work together to cause rapid and long-lasting weight loss. Hormones are released when food comes into direct touch with the small intestine, speeding up metabolism and burning fat. This aids in the remission of metabolic illnesses like diabetes and hyperlipidemia in addition to reducing body weight.
Data collected over a period of 15 years revealed excess weight loss of more than 80% and good comorbidity remission.
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Dr. Achal Agrawal is a consultant gastrointestinal, laparoscopic, proctologist and bariatric surgeon in Indore at Indore Laparoscopy Center.
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