How Many Types Of Gastric Bypass Surgery?

Gastrico bypass is one of the most commonly performed types of bariatric surgery. Gastric bypass is done when diet and exercise haven't worked or when you have serious health problems because of your weight.

There are two types of techniques in Gastric bypass surgery. They include: Roux-en-Y-gastric bypass (traditional and laparoscopic) and Biliopancreatic diversion bypass.

Roux-en-Y-gastric bypass: It is the most common Bypass Gastrico surgery and less complicated than biliopancreatic diversion bypass. Biliopancreatic diversion bypass procedure contains removal of portions of your stomach.

The traditional Roux-en-Y-gastric bypass is an open surgery performed by making one large incision. Also this procedure can be done laparoscopically, during which multiple small incisions are made to insert the laparoscopic device that gives a visual picture of inner side of the abdomen while doing the surgery. Laparoscopic method involves less scarring than traditional one and also there is less recover time.

Biliopancreatic diversion bypass: It is an open surgery performed by making one large incision, which result in permanent scarring. It is a more complicated procedure and least preferred by the people. In this procedure, small portions of the stomach are removed and then bypass is attached to distal illium. It is not a widely used procedure as there is greater risk of nutritional deficiencies.

But before undergoing the surgery, make sure that you are a suitable candidate. Not everyone can undergo the surgery because it is a major procedure and there are significant risks and side effects and moreover you should permanently change your lifestyle. People that can undergo gastric bypass surgery:

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