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.
Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that involves reducing the size of the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to limit absorption of food. Helps in weight loss and management of obesity-related conditions. In Pakistan, it's commonly performed at major hospitals.
Popular choice for obese patients with BMI > 35; improves type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure; local insurance may cover up to 80% cost; waiting time is around 1-2 months