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PrimeCare Surigcal Weight Loss Program - Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is the most frequently performed bariatric sugery in the United States. It was first performed in 1967 and has been done laparoscopically since 1993.
Advantages
Rapid initial weight loss
Provides a tool for food restriction with the added weight loss benefit of minor food malabsorption
Better long term weight loss results than restrictive only procedures
Assists those who consume too many calories by making them ill - "dumping"
More effective co-morbid improvements
Is the "Gold Standard" and remains the most researched obesity surgery to date
Disadvantages
Cutting and stapling of stomach and bowel is required
More operative & post-op complications
Portion of digestive track is bypassed, reducing absorption of essential nutrients
Complications due to malabsorption
Nonadjustable
Higher mortality rate than LAP-BAND
Technically more complex
Extremely difficult to reverse
Potential Complications
Abscess
Anemia
Bleeding
Death
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Development of a Fistula
Gallstones
Gastric Leaks
Hernias
Infection
Obstruction
Perforation
Pulmonary Complications
Pulmonary Emboli
Strictures
Stomal Ulcers
Ventral Hernia
Vitamin & Mineral Deficiencies
Unforeseen Complications
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