Mini Gastric Bypass
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- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Mini Gastric Bypass
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
- Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch
- Duodenal Switch
- Revisions Surgeries
Overview
One type of weight loss surgery called a Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB) aims to redirect the intestines and decrease the size of the stomach. As an alternative to the conventional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, it is thought to be less intrusive. Usually, a small incision is made, a camera is introduced, and surgical instruments are removed to complete the process laparoscopically.
Key Features of Mini Gastric Bypass:
- Stomach Reduction: A portion of the stomach is divided and stapled to create a small, tube-like pouch. This significantly limits the amount of food that can be eaten at one time.
- Bypassing Part of the Intestine: The small intestine is looped and attached to the newly created stomach pouch. This reroutes food, bypassing a portion of the intestine, which reduces the absorption of calories and nutrients.
- Weight Loss: MGB is effective in promoting significant weight loss, which can improve or resolve obesity-related conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
- Less Complicated: Compared to traditional gastric bypass, MGB is generally considered simpler with a shorter surgery time and fewer risks, although it still carries potential complications like any major surgery.
- Reversible: While not commonly reversed, the MGB can be reversed or converted to another type of bariatric surgery if necessary.