Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass is a surgical procedure used in the treatment of obesity. This surgery is applied to enable the person to lose weight by changing the absorption and digestion of nutrients in the body. It is preferred by people who are overweight and cannot achieve successful results with other weight loss methods.
What is Gastric Bypass?
Gastric Bypass Surgery works by shrinking the stomach and bypassing part of the intestines. During the surgery, the stomach volume is reduced and a structure is created that will cause less food intake. There are different ways to do this, but one of the most common methods is to make the stomach smaller and connect it directly to the small intestine. In this way, food moves along a smaller path that is partially bypassed between the stomach and intestines, so the body absorbs fewer calories and nutrients.
Gastric Bypass supports weight loss through both restricted food intake and reduced nutrient absorption. After the surgery, patients can eat less and feel full faster. Also, since some of the nutrients are bypassed by the small intestines, they are excreted without being absorbed by the body, which helps to reduce calorie intake and accelerate weight loss.
Gastric Bypass Surgery can help correct or improve obesity-related health problems such as obesity-related diabetes (Type 2 diabetes), high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and heart disease. However, patients need to think carefully, as this type of surgery is a slightly more significant surgical procedure. Post-surgical lifestyle changes, diet and exercise adjustments are important for maintaining a successful and lasting weight loss process.
Although Gastric Bypass Surgery is an effective method in the fight against obesity, every patient’s situation is different and suitable candidates for surgery should go through a good evaluation and counseling process. People considering this type of surgery should talk to their doctor in detail and get comprehensive information about the possible consequences, risks, and necessities of the surgery.
How is Gastric Bypass Surgery Performed?
Gastric Bypass Surgery is usually performed with a closed (laparoscopic) surgical method. This method is a minimally invasive technique that performs the procedure using smaller incisions. Gastric Bypass Surgery is usually performed by a specialist obesity surgeon and includes the following steps:
Anesthesia: In order for the operation to be comfortable and painless, general anesthesia is applied to the patient, so that the patient is put to sleep and does not feel any pain or discomfort.
Making Incisions: The surgical team makes several small incisions (about 1-2 cm) in the patient’s abdomen to perform the surgery. These incisions allow a thin, flexible tube called a laparoscope and other surgical instruments to be inserted into the abdominal cavity.
Preparation of the Stomach: The surgeon examines the stomach and determines the appropriate site for gastric bypass. Usually, the stomach is separated from its upper part and divided to form a smaller “bag”. This results in reduced stomach volume and less food intake.
New Intestinal Connections: After the stomach is reduced, the surgeon engages the small intestines. By bypassing some of it, the small intestines are directly connected to the new stomach bag. This causes food to pass through the stomach bag directly into the intestines and some of it is bypassed through the digestive tract.
Completion of the Procedure: After the surgical procedure is completed, the laparoscopes are removed and the incisions are closed. These incisions are closed using sutures or surgical tape.
Gastric Bypass Surgery usually takes between 1 and 4 hours and requires the patient to stay in the hospital for a few days. After surgery, patients should strive to achieve successful recovery and permanent weight loss by following a diet program determined by their doctor and making lifestyle changes. Post-operative follow-up and counseling are important to ensure that patients lose weight in a healthy and safe way and prevent future health problems. However, it should not be forgotten that since each patient’s situation is different, it is important for people considering this surgery to discuss all the risks and benefits by consulting with a specialist surgeon beforehand.
Gastric Bypass Surgery Advantages-Disadvantages
One of the most important advantages of Gastric Bypass Surgery is that it positively affects diabetes. It gives effective results in calorie dependent patients. It is an operation where you will at least gain weight in the long run. Its main drawback is the possibility of some intestinal complications. Since it is an operation related to the intestine, there may be intestinal problems. There are also disadvantages in terms of vitamin deficiency.
The advantages of gastric bypass are as follows:
- After Gastric Bypass Surgery, 80% of patients have a decrease in cholesterol, and the values return to normal a few months after the surgery.
- Diabetics improve greatly.
- The risk of heart disease is reduced.
- Obesity-related sleep disorders are eliminated.
- Acid reflux disappears.
- High blood pressure is greatly improved.
- The vast majority of type 2 diabetes patients do not need medication.
- While a great reduction in asthma attacks was observed, some asthma patients recovered completely.
- Respiratory problems return to normal.
- Permanent weight loss is achieved if the rules are followed.
Gastric Bypass Surgery Price
The prices of this surgery are quite cheap in Turkey. Cheap does not necessarily mean poor quality. On the contrary, most of the world’s best quality and fastest health services are provided in Turkey. Patients from European countries especially prefer Turkey for this surgery. Due to the quality, success and incredible confidence of our physician, the health services offered by him attract great attention. You know that the prices of all kinds of health services in Europe are much more expensive than in Turkey, which causes the surgery costs to be higher. Despite this, it is difficult to achieve the same performance in Europe when compared to Türkiye. The success rate of gastric bypass surgery in Turkey is obvious. If you want to have a successful operation, you have many reasons to be in Turkey.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Gastric Bypass Surgery
The operation time is between 1-3 hours and you may need to stay in the hospital for about 4 days. These periods may vary according to the patient's condition and the volume of obesity.
The biggest advantage of Gastric Bypass Surgery is that the patient loses weight quickly without any complications. However, the diet recommended by our doctor should be strictly followed immediately after the bypass surgery.
Approximately 2 years after Gastric Bypass Surgery, you can achieve a 50-65% improvement in your body weight. Although some people gain some weight again, you can easily maintain your new state for up to 10 years after surgery.