Gastric bypass. Dr Hakan Seit. ISU Medical Park Gaziosmanpasha

Gastric bypass, also known as gastric bypass or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is a surgical procedure to treat obesity. It helps reduce the amount of food a person can eat and reduces the number of calories absorbed from food.

The procedure involves two main steps:

1. Creation of a small stomach pouch: The upper part of the stomach is cut away to create a small pouch about the size of a walnut. This pouch connects to the esophagus and will serve as the new, smaller stomach.

2. Redirecting the small intestine: A portion of the small intestine is then attached directly to the new stomach pouch. This bypasses most of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum), which significantly reduces the amount of calories and nutrients digested.

Gastric bypass surgery is a surgery that not only helps with weight loss, but can also improve or cure obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. This procedure is usually recommended for people who are severely obese when other weight loss methods have proven ineffective. ALISA HEALTH GROUP makes it easy to choose clinics and specialists, ensuring high quality treatment. Our AI Alice simplifies the search process by using intelligent algorithms and an extensive database. This makes it possible to find medical facilities that perfectly match your requirements and offer clinics with the highest standards in the field of gastros bypass surgery.

Who is indicated for surgery

A body mass index (BMI) above 40:

- This corresponds to approximately more than 45 kg of excess weight for men and more than 36 kg for women. Gastric bypass surgery in these cases is considered as a method to reduce the risk of serious obesity-related diseases.

BMI above 35 in the presence of comorbidities:

- Surgery may be indicated for patients who have serious medical problems caused by being overweight, such as:

- Type 2 diabetes: Improve blood sugar levels and potentially reduce the need for drug therapy.

- Hypertension (high blood pressure): Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

- Obstructive sleep apnea: Improved sleep quality and reduced daytime sleepiness.

- Dyslipidemia (e.g. high cholesterol): Reduced risk of atherosclerosis.

- Joint and musculoskeletal diseases caused by excess weight.

Patients who have not had success in treating obesity with other methods:

- Those who have already tried diet, exercise, and drug therapy but have failed to achieve significant results.

Patients at high risk of associated complications:

- Surgery can be considered as a preventive measure to avoid possible obesity-related complications, taking into account individualized medical recommendations.

Benefits of gastric bypass surgery

• Significant weight loss: patients lose 60% to 80% of their excess body weight within the first 18 to 24 months after surgery.
• Improvement of metabolic parameters: more than 80% of patients experience remission of type 2 diabetes, normalization of cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
• Long-term results: gastric bypass surgery promotes sustained weight loss and weight maintenance in the long term.
• Improved quality of life: many patients report improvements in physical activity, psychological and general well-being.

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