Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (2)

 

 

 

Benefits of Gastric Bypass

• Effective diabetic treatment: gastrectomy affects hormone secretion in the body. Therefore, around 80% of patients have their diabetes cured after the surgery. It is also effective in managing hypertension, hyperlipidemia and sleep apnea.
• Effective weight loss: this surgery is by far the best laparoscopic weight loss surgery.
• Quick recovery: laparoscopic surgery is relatively less traumatic and allows quicker recovery.

Risks of Gastric Bypass

• Lack of vitamins: gastric bypass affects absorption in the small intestines. As chronic vitamin deficiency may lead to anemia, patients are required to take vitamin supplements and undergo regular checkups to screen for anemia and malnutrition.
• Complications: this is a relatively complicated surgery. The risk of complications is about 1%. Therefore, it is highly advisable to have the surgery performed by experienced surgeons.
• Not suitable for upper endoscopy: since the majority of the stomach and duodenum are bypassed, endoscopy cannot be used for examination.

Reference information: http://www.obesitysurgery.com.hk/english.html

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