Weight-Loss Surgery At-A-Glance Chart
Duodenal Switch
The stomach is reduced in size to a long, tube-like vertical pouch, 4-5 ounces in size with moderate restriction of food intake. The small intestines are divided to separate food and digestive fluid, causing significant malabsorption. This procedure offers the ability to eat larger portions foods than gastric bypass or adjustable gastric banding and has reliable and long lasting weight loss. This surgery is best for patients with BMI of 50 and above. The expected weight loss with this procedure is 80-90% of excess weight.
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