Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
A small stomach pouch is created by dividing the top of the stomach from the rest of the stomach.
A segment of the small intestine is brought up and hooked up to the stomach pouch.
The food bypasses the stomach and major portion of intestine.
How does Gastric Bypass Surgery Work?
The small stomach pouch reduces the amount of food intake.
Decreased absorption of calories due to intestinal bypass.
Changes in gut hormones that promote satiety and suppress hunger.
Advantages of Gastric Bypass
- Produces significant long-term weight loss (60 to 80 percent excess weight loss)
- Restricts the amount of food that can be consumed
- May lead to conditions that increase energy expenditure
- Produces favorable changes in gut hormones that reduce appetite and enhance satiety
- Typical maintenance of >50% excess weight loss
Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost
Gastric Bypass surgery or Roux-en Y gastric bypass is one of the highly effective surgeries for achieving long term weight loss. Many insurances would cover the surgery. Sometimes due to lack of medical insurance or due to a weight loss surgery exclusion in the insurance contract, patients may have to pay out of pocket for the surgery.
At Arch Bariatrics, Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan offers safe and successful gastric bypass surgery at a very competitive price. He is top rated and well known as one of the best bariatric surgeons in Missouri and has performed thousands of bariatric surgeries successfully. He has been in practice in Saint Louis, Missouri since 2010.
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Disadvantages of Gastric Bypass
Is technically a more complex operation than the Gastric Band or Sleeve Gastrectomy
Can lead to long-term vitamin/mineral deficiencies particularly deficits in vitamin B12, iron, calcium, and folate
Generally has a longer hospital stay than the Adjustable Gastric Band.
Requires adherence to dietary recommendations, life-long vitamin/mineral supplementation, and follow-up compliance.
Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery
Significant and long lasting weight Loss
Increased energy, less pain, more enthusiasm in the long term
Improved longevity
Treats conditions such as:
Hypertension
Diabetes Mellitus
Heart Disease
Arthritis
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Risks of Gastric Bypass Surgery
Anesthesia related Risks:
Lung Infection
Lung Collapse
Heart attack or Stroke
Blood clots in legs or Lungs
Reactions to medications
Surgery Related Risks:
Bleeding
Infection
Gastric Leak- leading to internal infection
Injury to internal organs
Possible additional Surgeries
Long term vitamin deficiencies and Malabsorption
Risk of stomach ulcer, bowel obstruction
Risk of internal hernia causing bowel twisting
Possible gallstone disease due to rapid weight loss
Like with any surgical operation, risk of death.
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