What is the difference between gastric bypass and duodenal switch?
What is the difference between gastric bypass and duodenal switch?
During a gastric bypass, a surgeon shrinks the size of the stomach by making its upper portion into a smaller pouch and connecting that directly to the small intestine. In comparison, a duodenal switch involves “bypassing” much of the small intestine, where nutrients are absorbed.
What is a traditional duodenal switch?
The Traditional Duodenal Switch (DS), like the gastric bypass (RYGB) and the ModDS is both a malabsorptive and restrictive surgery. The combination of malabsorption and restriction makes the Traditional DS, ModDS surgery, and RYGB, extremely effective at enabling our patients to lose weight and keep it off.
What are the side effects of a duodenal switch?
The Potential Side Effects of Duodenal Switch Surgery.
How long has duodenal switch been around?
Duodenal Switch is sometimes confused with old or outdated weight loss surgeries, but this is only being stated because Duodenal Switch has a long history starting in the 1950’s. By going over the history of this procedure and explaining the differences between Duodenal Switch and other procedures,…
How long does duodenal switch surgery take?
Duodenal switch surgery takes about 3-4 hours of operating time. The length of hospital stay is 2-3 nights.
What are duodenal switch Surgeons?
The Duodenal Switch is a more complex surgery which requires that surgeons be trained and specialized in this specific procedure. If a surgeon is not skilled at this surgery or does not perform it frequently he / her may not recommend it to his/her patients.