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 in which the stomach is partitioned and the small intestine is rerouted to bypass a section of the stomach, enabling fewer calories to be absorbed, leading to weight loss.
Gastric bypass is one of the most common bariatric surgeries in Lebanon. The cost ranges from $12,000 to $18,000, including hospital stay and follow-up care. Waiting time is typically 1-3 weeks.