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Gastric bypass

· Dr Chris de Bruyne is the most experienced obesity surgeon in Europe

· The procedure is reversible

· The procedure takes 30 - 40 minutes

· Dr Chris de Bruyne is registered with the British General medical council.

· The technique has been improved to reduce the change of ulcers.

· 7500 euro

· Consultation in UK before surgery and aftercare in UK.

· 3 nights in hospital and one night in a hotel.

MINI GASTRIC BYPASS ( combined with Billroth II gastrojejunostomy )- YOUR GUIDE

We have found that a great number of people these days are searching for alternative and effective forms of weight loss. One of the fastest growing methods in the health, weight loss and medical communities is mini gastric bypass surgery. This type of surgery is most suitable for people who are classified as morbidly obese. The vast majority of potential candidates for the surgery have already sought and tried many different ways to lose weight and have found they have had no success. If YOU fall into this category please keep reading to learn more about the mini gastric bypass and its many benefits.

A mini gastric bypass is a less invasive alternative to the standard gastric bypass, but produces similar results. The procedure is performed laparoscopically, which means the surgeon works through several small incisions and uses a tiny camera (called a laparoscope) and a television screen to guide special instruments through the incisions. The surgeon creates a narrow tube (as opposed to the pouch in a standard bypass surgery) and separates the remaining stomach with staples or stitches. The tube is connected directly to the jejunum (lower intestines), approximately six feet from the starting point. This connection bypasses the upper portion of the small intestine (the duodenum) where the body absorbs most of the food's nutrients. This means that when you eat a meal the food goes directly from the tube to the lower portion of the small intestines. This also means that you will only be able to eat much smaller portions of food. The second active part of the operation is that the bypassed portion of the small intestine decreases caloric absorption. Most mini gastric bypass patients experience an average weight loss of about 140 pounds – with their initial weight being situated around 280 - 300 pounds.

In the past the mini gastric bypass had the side effect that a few patients developed ulcers. However the technique has been improved greatly since the 1970’s.The surgery has been combined with a Billroth ii gastrojejunostomy. In plain language this means that the smaller stomach is different in form and the problems rising acid and helps to prevent acid. This improved version is called the BII Gastric bypass. There are also antiulcer drugs which prevent this being a problem any more.

Benefits of the Mini Gastric Bypass Procedure

Mini gastric bypass surgery is reversible

The difference between mini gastric bypass surgery and other surgical weight loss procedures is that it is reversible. This is an extraordinary advancement compared to other weight loss surgeries, which require much more post-surgery attention. This has made it easier for people to fully recover from the surgery and gives people the option to have the surgery reversed. The ability to reverse the mini gastric bypass is a great advantage for people who are not recovering well or responding well to the surgery of those that are pregnant. In these cases, the patient can get the surgery reversed and resort to alternative weight loss options.

Mini gastric bypass surgery is a shorter procedure

Compared to other surgical weight loss procedures, mini gastric bypass surgery takes less time to perform. In some cases it can take only a quarter of the time that a more traditional procedure takes. The mini gastric bypass surgery usually takes approximately 30 – 40 minutes to complete and the recovery time in the hospital is about 24 hours although due to the thoroughness of our surgeon he insists on a 3 day stay.

Mini gastric bypass surgery has fewer risks

Due to using a laparoscope in the procedure is less invasive and poses fewer risks of any complications arising. The surgeon doesn’t have to make large incisions in the abdomen which reduces the risk of having scars or developing a hernia.

Mini gastric bypass surgery is more cost effective

Compared to other surgical weight loss approaches the mini gastric bypass is more cost effective as it is a much quicker procedure and is less invasive than traditional surgical weight loss procedures. It also has the ability to start weight loss within a few days after surgery.

Mini gastric bypass surgery works

Perhaps the biggest benefit of this surgical weight loss procedure is a proven method that leads to weight loss. This is a result of decreasing hunger while increasing the feeling of being full. What you have to understand is that you will also have to enter into a lifestyle change which includes a healthier diet and regular exercise and by doing this in conjunction with the mini gastric bypass you will achieve your desired results.

Here are some American You tube videos which we have included on our site because we feel they explain well to you the mini Gastric by pass procedure which Dr Chris de Bruyne uses.

American surgeon explaining side effects

More explaination on side effects - side effects such as ulcers can be avoided now due to the use of modern anti acid tablets and vitamins

American surgeon explaining how this by-pass works

American surgeon explaining more about the mini gastric bypass

Also see our gastric band page for film of our hospital and hotel where you would stay