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 weight loss surgery that reduces the size of the stomach pouch to limit food intake and promotes nutrient absorption in the small intestine. It helps obese patients lose weight and improve related health issues such as diabetes, sleep apnea and hypertension. This procedure has gained popularity in Saudi Arabia as part of their National Obesity Strategy.
Approved hospitals offer advanced technology and skilled medical teams. Waiting time can be up to 2 months due to high demand. Costs range from SAR 50,000 to SAR 100,000 (USD 13,334 to USD 26,668) including surgery, accommodation, and meals.