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Roux En Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
What is Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass?
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) is a reversible and highly effective weight-loss surgery that involves creating a small stomach pouch and directly connecting it to the small intestine. This bypasses the duodenum and part of the jejunum, resulting in reduced food intake and nutrient absorption. The procedure promotes early satiety (feeling full with less food), curbs appetite, and supports sustained, long-term weight loss.
Performed using laparoscopic or robotic techniques, RYGB offers the benefits of minimally invasive surgery with faster recovery and minimal scarring.
Who is it Recommended For?
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is especially suitable for individuals who:
- Suffer from severe acid reflux (GERD) or high cholesterol
- Have long-standing type 2 diabetes (especially over 10 years) and seek better blood sugar control
- Possess a high BMI and require significant weight reduction
- Are experiencing weight regain or unresolved symptoms after sleeve gastrectomy
- Need a more effective second-line procedure after previous bariatric surgeries
Key Advantages
- Effective Weight Loss : Significantly reduces stomach size and changes the digestive pathway to promote long-term weight reduction
- Improves Co-morbidities : Helps manage or resolve related conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, joint pain, and GERD
- Minimally Invasive : Laparoscopic and robotic techniques ensure faster healing and minimal scarring
- Reversible Option : Though rarely needed, the procedure can be reversed in specific medical scenarios
Why Choose Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass?
Roux-en-Y is considered the gold standard for bariatric surgery due to its:
- Proven efficacy in weight loss
- Powerful impact on metabolic health
- Ability to reduce acid reflux and cholesterol
- Flexibility in being reversible, offering peace of mind for long-term care
Pre-Surgery Dietary Guidelines
All patients are required to follow a 7-day liquid diet before surgery, prescribed by our expert bariatric nutritionists. This helps prepare the digestive system for the procedure and improves surgical outcomes.
What is Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)?
It’s a surgical procedure that creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes a section of the small intestine directly to it, bypassing most of the stomach and upper small intestine.
How does RYGB lead to weight loss?
It restricts food intake due to the smaller pouch and reduces calorie absorption by bypassing part of the small intestine. It also causes hormonal changes that decrease appetite.
What are common potential long-term issues after RYGB?
Nutritional deficiencies (requiring lifelong supplements), dumping syndrome (nausea, dizziness after high-sugar/fat meals), and potential for weight regain if lifestyle changes aren’t maintained.
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