The Duodenal Switch is a type of bariatric surgery that combines elements of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and the duodenal switch procedure. It involves creating a small stomach pouch, bypassing a portion of the small intestine, and reattaching the intestine further down. This results in malabsorption and restricted food intake, promoting weight loss. The duodenum's role in releasing digestive enzymes and hormones is preserved to help maintain nutritional balance.
The Duodenal Switch is a type of bariatric surgery that combines elements of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and the duodenal switch procedure. It involves creating a small stomach pouch, bypassing a portion of the small intestine, and reattaching the intestine further down. This results in malabsorption and restricted food intake, promoting weight loss. The duodenum's role in releasing digestive enzymes and hormones is preserved to help maintain nutritional balance.
Duodenal Switch is a type of weight loss surgery that combines restrictive and malabsorptive procedures. The stomach pouch is reduced in size, and the duodenum is rerouted to bypass most of the small intestine. This results in decreased food intake and malabsorption of nutrients.
Popular weight loss surgery in US, significant weight loss possible but risk of complications like malnutrition and dumping syndrome, average hospital stay 3-5 days