Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that involves creating a small pouch at the top of the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to connect to this pouch, bypassing a large portion of the stomach and duodenum. This results in reduced food intake and malabsorption of nutrients, leading to significant weight loss.
Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that involves creating a small pouch at the top of the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to connect to this pouch, bypassing a large portion of the stomach and duodenum. This results in reduced food intake and malabsorption of nutrients, leading to significant weight loss.
A surgical procedure that reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes the small intestine to absorb nutrients directly. Commonly used for severe obesity or type 2 diabetes.
Belgian hospitals offer high-quality care, but waiting times can be long (1-3 months). Some patients opt for private insurance for expedited procedures.